Sheridan lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They lost 42-21 to the Marion Patriots. The Yellowjackets just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Sheridan lost, don't look at Zay Stephens. Despite the final result, he rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 53 receiving yards. Stephens' rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 111 rushing yards. Dax McMellon was another key player, having thrown for 269 yards and two touchdowns.
Jalen Smith was his usual excellent self, rushing for 302 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 14.4 yards per carry, and also throwing for 61 yards and a touchdown for Marion. The dominant performance gave Smith a new career-high in rushing yards.
Sheridan's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Marion, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-1.
Sheridan didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 65-41 win against Sylvan Hills on the 1st. As for Marion, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 23-14 loss against Catholic on the 1st.
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