Football Preview: Palmyra-Macedon Red Raiders vs. Newark/Marion
The Palmyra-Macedon Red Raiders will head out on the road to take on Newark/Marion at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Palmyra-Macedon sitting on three straight victories and Newark/Marion on four.
Palmyra-Macedon will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up nine points last Friday, then bounced right back against Midlakes on Friday. Palmyra-Macedon breezed by Midlakes at home to the tune of 42-13.
A big part of Palmyra-Macedon's win came down to the chemistry between Camron Quick and his top target Trey Porpora. Quick threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes while Porpora picked up 170 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Porpora's longest reception was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total.
Meanwhile, Newark/Marion posted their biggest victory since October 13, 2023 on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 28-8 margin over Geneva.
Newark/Marion's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Levar Moore, who rushed for 108 yards on only ten carries. Moore also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending a pass. Ki'Marion Woolfolk was another key pass catcher, picking up 53 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was Newark/Marion's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Leading the way was Carlos Martinez with two.
Palmyra-Macedon's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Newark/Marion, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's contest: Palmyra-Macedon has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 361.5 total yards per game. It's a different story for Newark/Marion, though, as they've been averaging only 248.5. Will Palmyra-Macedon be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Newark/Marion flip the script?
Palmyra-Macedon skirted past Newark/Marion 9-7 in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Palmyra-Macedon since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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