The Marion Wildcats will challenge the Centralia Orphans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Marion's defense has only allowed 17.8 points per game this season, so Centralia's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Marion had been on a four-game streak of scoring at least 31 points, but Cahokia put an end to it on Friday. Marion lost 28-6 to Cahokia. The contest marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, Centralia took their match at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 41-13 win over Carbondale. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Orphans have posted against the Terriers since September 16, 2016.
The defeat snapped Marion's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record. As for Centralia, they pushed their record up to 3-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Marion suffered a grim 43-20 defeat to Centralia when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Marion have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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