It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Marshall can now relate to. They fell 27-14 to the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 257th, while the Knights are ranked 112th).
Luke Brodie threw for 155 yards on eight of 15 attempts. Bryce Griguhn was his top target, picking up 66 receiving yards. On the ground, Lucca Giannavola rushed for 148 yards.
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond had a senior duo take command as Trey Strode rushed for 80 yards and one TD on only six carries and Easton Frederick rushed for 72 yards and one score on only seven carries.
Marshall's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Marshall does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, they have already played their next contest, a 34-16 win against Cumberland on the 8th.
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