Football Recap: Polo Wins High-Profile Matchup Against Hiawatha

Polo faced Hiawatha in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Marcos took their game with ease, bagging a 54-14 win over the Hawks. The result was nothing new for the Marcos, who have now won six matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.

The victory was the fourth in a row for Polo, bringing their record up to 7-1. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.5 points over those games. As for Hiawatha, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.

Looking ahead, Polo will challenge South Beloit at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Marcos 13, the Sobos 13.8) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Hiawatha, they will face off against West Carroll at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thunder's defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so the Hawks' offense will have their work cut out for them.