Football Preview: Marceline Tigers vs. Salisbury Panthers
Marceline is 10-0 against Salisbury since September of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Tigers challenges Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Marceline earned a 21-13 victory over Maysville/Winston.
Marceline was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 279 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 194 rushing yards in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Salisbury's offense rose to the challenge against a Tigers defense that boasted an average of only 13.6 points allowed on Friday. Salisbury blew past Scotland County 32-0 at home. That 32 point margin sets a new team best for the Panthers this season.
Marceline now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Salisbury, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Marceline strolled past Salisbury when the teams last played back in November of 2023 by a score of 32-13. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Salisbury's Brayden White, who rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Marceline still be able to contain White? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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