Explorers
| 09/26/25 @ Saxony Lutheran | 48-34 |
| 09/20/25 vs Aurora Central Catholic | 41-20 |
| 09/13/25 vs East Alton-Wood River | 48-0 |
Marquette Catholic entered their tilt with Saxony Lutheran on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They enjoyed a cozy 48-34 win over the Crusaders.
Marquette Catholic's receiving core played a big role in the win, headlined by Don'tay Longstreet and Jack Rea. Longstreet rushed for 163 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries while Rea gained 194 total yards and three touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 71 yards.
Marquette Catholic was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 333 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 246 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Marquette Catholic's record is now 4-1. As for Saxony Lutheran, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Looking ahead, Marquette Catholic will head out to take on Heyworth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hornets' defense has only allowed 6.8 points per game this season, so the Explorers' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Saxony Lutheran, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Charleston at 7:00 p.m.
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