Football Preview: Arlington Eagles vs. Mariner Marauders
Arlington is 4-0 against Mariner since August of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Arlington Eagles will be staying on the road to face off against the Mariner Marauders at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Arlington had been on a six-game streak of scoring at least 31 points, but Glacier Peak put an end to it on Friday. Arlington fell just short of Glacier Peak by a score of 10-7. The contest marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, a win for Mariner just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 54-21 defeat at the hands of Jackson. The Marauders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Mariner had strong showings from Anthony Smiles, who rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown, and Monterion James, who gained 81 total yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 69 yards.
Arlington's defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-1. As for Mariner, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Everything came up roses for Arlington against Mariner when the teams last played back in October of 2021, as the squad secured a 57-18 victory. In that match, Arlington amassed a halftime lead of 44-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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