Marshfield had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Ashland Grizzlies by a score of 41-33 on Friday. The Pirates' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Kaleb Fox had a dynamite game for Marshfield, rushing for 159 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries. Fox's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Marshfield also got help from Hadyn Widdicombe, who showed off his sure hands for 116 receiving yards.
Several Grizzlies players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jojo Harrower, who threw for 363 yards and four touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Oscar Hernandez, who picked up 88 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Marshfield's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Ashland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Marshfield has already played their next match, a 28-19 defeat against Hidden Valley on the 18th. As for Ashland, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 54-20 loss against Henley on the 18th.
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