The Marathon Dolphins will stay at home for another week and welcome the Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Thursday, Marathon earned a 48-38 win over Palm Glades Prep Academy. That ten point margin sets a new team best for the Dolphins this season.
Marathon got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Fabbianho Lous Louis Jeune out in front who rushed for 182 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, and also threw for 31 yards and a touchdown. Louis Jeune's longest rush was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Ross Tanner was another key back, rushing for 118 yards and three touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Marathon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 483 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 152 rushing yards in ten consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Somerset Academy South Homestead owes their defense a big pat on the back after their performance on Friday. They managed a 6-0 win over ABF Academy. The victory was some much needed relief for the Hurricanes as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Marathon now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Somerset Academy South Homestead, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Marathon was dealt a bruising 48-14 loss at the hands of Somerset Academy South Homestead when the teams last played back in November of 2023. Thankfully for Marathon, Rolando Perez (who rushed for 107 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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