Football Recap: Marceline Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Weston Molloy and Cody Rodgers

By Team Reports Sep 24, 2024, 8:18pm

Football Recap: Marceline Tigers vs. Milan Wildcats

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Marceline suffered their biggest defeat since August 25, 2023 on Friday. They lost 40-14 to the Milan Wildcats. The loss continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now lost three in a row.

Despite the defeat, Marceline had strong showings from Cody Rodgers, who rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, and Weston Molloy, who picked up 23 receiving yards.

He was just one part of a punishing run game: Marceline was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 244 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 194 rushing yards in five consecutive games dating back to last season.

Marceline's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Milan, their victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marceline will challenge Maysville/Winston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Marceline is facing Maysville/Winston at the right time seeing as Maysville/Winston is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Milan, they will head out on the road to square off against Polo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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