Football Recap: Roxana Proves Higher State Rank Is No Mistake

By Team Reports Oct 22, 2024, 9:27am

Football Recap: Roxana Shells vs. East Alton-Wood River Oilers

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Roxana's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They strolled past the East Alton-Wood River Oilers with points to spare, taking the game 27-8. Given the Shells' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 187th, while the Oilers are ranked 434th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Sean Maberry threw for 74 yards on seven of 12 attempts. Kael Hester was his top target, picking up 45 receiving yards. On the ground, Max Autery made eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).

Roxana's record now sits at 6-2. As for East Alton-Wood River, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-7.

Roxana will square off against Marquette Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Roxana is facing Marquette Catholic at the right time seeing as Marquette Catholic is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for East Alton-Wood River, they will take on Red Bud at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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