The North Marion Huskies will head out to challenge the Robert C. Byrd Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in North Marion's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
On Friday, North Marion got the win against Lewis County by a conclusive 35-14. Given the Huskies' advantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 18th, while the Minutemen are ranked 72nd) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
North Marion's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brian Poindexter led the charge by rushing for 136 yards and one TD on only 11 carries, while also picking up 31 receiving yards. Another rusher making a difference was Blake Edgell, who rushed for 85 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Robert C. Byrd posted their closest victory since November 1, 2024 on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 7-6 photo finish over Grafton. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Bearcats recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
North Marion's record now sits at 6-1. As for Robert C. Byrd, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Everything came up roses for North Marion against Robert C. Byrd in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 47-16 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Huskies since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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