It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Marion County had no problem doing just that on Friday. They breezed by the East Robertson Indians to the tune of 49-18. Marion County's victory was all the more impressive since the Indians were averaging only 13.25 points allowed on the season.
Marion County got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Tilton Pickett out in front who rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 102 yards and a touchdown on only nine passes. Mason Mays was in the mix too, providing Marion County with two touchdowns.
Marion County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 228 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as East Robertson only rushed for 45.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Marion County's defense and their five sacks. Taylor Scharber was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up three himself. Marion County got some further help from Ashton Martin: he made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
The victory (which was Marion County's fifth in a row) raised their record to 10-2. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.8 points per game. As for East Robertson, their loss ended a 13-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 10-2.
Marion County has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Westmoreland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Westmoreland: 9.9, Marion County: 9.9) so any points scored will be well earned. East Robertson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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