Football Recap: Marianna Bulldogs vs. Rutherford Rams
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Marianna). They claimed a resounding 55-21 victory over the Rutherford Rams on the road. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won four games by 32 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Amari Clemons, who rushed for 231 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 13.6 yards per carry, and also picked up 55 receiving yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 63 yards. Rj Mayes was another key player, throwing for 171 yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Marianna was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 341 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 174 rushing yards in six consecutive contests.
Marianna wouldn't let Rutherford keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Marianna can thank Lorenzo Barnes and Waylon Snelgrove for forcing both of them. Snelgrove is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 17 games he's played dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Rutherford saw an underclassman step up: Jaleel Reed rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 93 yards and a touchdown.
Marianna's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Rutherford, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Marianna wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 55-0 victory against North Bay Haven Academy on the 4th. Rutherford has also already played their next matchup, a 31-7 win against Port St. Joe on the 4th.
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