Rosebud-Lott has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.22 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They had to suffer through a 46-15 loss at the hands of the Marlin Bulldogs. The game marked the Cougars' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Rosebud-Lott lost, don't look at Carson Kahlig. Despite the final result, he picked up 77 receiving yards, and also threw for 49 yards and a touchdown.
Roderick Suiters had an outrageously good game for Marlin as he rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 170 yards and two touchdowns on only eight passes. The dominant performance gave Suiters a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was De'Angelo Wright, who rushed for 83 yards and a touchdown.
Rosebud-Lott's loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Marlin, they pushed their record up to 6-3 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Rosebud-Lott has already played their next matchup, a 34-20 defeat against Crawford on the 8th. As for Marlin, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 62-0 win against Moody on the 8th.
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