Football Recap: Marshall Academy Patriots vs. Indianola Academy Colonels
Marshall Academy was handed a three-point loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Indianola Academy on Friday. The Marshall Academy Patriots took their match at home with ease, bagging a 35-7 win over the Indianola Academy Colonels. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won four contests by 28 points or more so far this season.
Marshall Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Devin Snow, who rushed for 54 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. Carson Orman was another key player, rushing for 36 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Marshall Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 224 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 0 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three games they've averaged 158.7.
Marshall Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Indianola Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Marshall Academy's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Lee Academy at 6:50 p.m. on Friday. Marshall Academy's defense has only allowed 11.3 points per game this season, so Lee Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Indianola Academy, they will take on Kirk Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kirk Academy will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Indianola Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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