Football Recap: Sulligent Starts off Right with Win over Marion County

By Team Reports Sep 5, 2024, 11:56am

Football Recap: Sulligent Blue Devils vs. Marion County Red Raiders

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Sulligent had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Everything went their way against the Marion County Red Raiders on Friday as the Sulligent Blue Devils made off with a 42-22 win. That's more bragging rights for the Blue Devils, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to AJ Lowe and he. Lowe rushed for 26 yards while he rushed for 26 yards.

Sulligent's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Johnwil Spruiel. His also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making a tackle and defending two passes in addition to snagging two interceptions. Another thorn in Marion County's side was Brooks Bozeman, who made 17 total tackles (2.0 for loss).

Sulligent will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Winfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Marion County, they will host Phillips at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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