Marion had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it five. They were dealt a 50-22 defeat at the hands of the Kokomo Wildkats. The Giants were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-0.
Marion lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Logan Barnes, who rushed for 33 yards and one TD, and also threw for 93 yards and one touchdown. Another player making a difference was Jayden Johnson, who rushed for 91 yards and one score.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 3.2 yards per carry. While one picked up at least five total tackles, Barnes stood above the rest. He rushed for 33 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 93 yards and one TD. Marion's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.4.
As for Kokomo, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.0 points over those games.
Baris Moore produced another solid effort picking up 230 receiving yards and a pair of scores, while also punching in one touchdown on the ground. His longest reception was for an incredible 71 yards. Brixton Morris was another key player, gaining 89 total yards and two touchdowns.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marion will square off against Richmond at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Giants will be up against the Red Devils' rather soft defense (which has allowed 40.17 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Kokomo, they will take on Lafayette Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bronchos will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last.
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