Illinois High School Football - Murphysboro smashes Massac County/Joppa-Maple Grove
September 20, 2024: Metropolis, IL 62960 The Murphysboro Red Devils (Murphysboro, IL) football trounced the host Massac County/Joppa-Maple Grove Patriots (Metropolis, IL), 56-2 in Friday's league outing.
The Red Devils now sport a 3-1 record. They take the field next when they host Herrin for a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio match on Friday, September 27. Murphysboro will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 49-20 league loss to Carterville (Carterville, IL). The Tigers record now stands at 0-4.
Coming up next, the Patriots meet the Harrisburg Bulldogs (Harrisburg, IL) in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio match, on Friday, September 27. Massac County/Joppa-Maple Grove will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Bulldogs come into the match with a 3-1 record after their 54-0 non-league win over Marquette Catholic (Alton, IL).