Football Preview: Marion Center Stingers vs. United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United]
The Marion Center Stingers will take on United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Marion Center took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They breezed by Penns Manor at home to the tune of 33-0.
Meanwhile, United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] entered their tilt with Purchase Line on Friday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They claimed a resounding 42-7 win over the Red Dragons at home.
Dmitri Worthington was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 112 yards and three touchdowns while completing 90% of his passes, and also rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] is undefeated when Worthington posts three or more passing touchdowns, but 1-3 otherwise. Dylan Stephens was another key player, rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 261 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 250 rushing yards in five consecutive matches.
Marion Center's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United], their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-3.
Marion Center came up short against United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 14-6. Will Marion Center have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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