Football Recap: Marion Wildcats vs. Granite City Warriors
Marion never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past the Granite City Warriors, posting a 51-0 win on the road. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildcats.
Marion's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ryian Calonne, who rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. Another receiver making a difference was Blake Winters, who gained 78 total yards and two touchdowns.
Marion's win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0. As for Granite City, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marion will head out to square off against Mt. Vernon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Granite City, they are headed away from home for the first time to face off against Cahokia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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