For the first time this season, Marvell Academy will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They are taking a road trip to face off against the Lee Academy Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Marvell Academy has given up an average of 27.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Marvell Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Calhoun Academy, who was ranked 11th in their home state at the time (Marvell Academy was ranked 17th). The Eagles lost 32-8 to the Cougars last Friday. Having soared to a lofty 50 points in the game before, the Eagles couldn't push the score so high this time.
Jorden Miller put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 98 yards and one score on only 11 carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 95-yard run.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Lee Academy, as they earned their first away victory of the season. They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 46-14 win over North Sunflower Academy. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Rebels recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Lee Academy picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 2-4. As for Marvell Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Marvell Academy was taken down by Lee Academy 52-6 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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