Marion kicked off their season on the road on Wednesday and hit a couple of potholes. While the 2-2 score might suggest a draw, it was the Alton Redbirds who were credited with the win. The Alton Redbirds got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to the Marion Wildcats' two. Marion were not able to make up for their loss to Alton from their previous meeting back in March of 2019.
Marion and Alton will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Wildcats will square off against rival Centralia at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Alton is set to challenge their familiar foe Belleville East at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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