The matchup between Portage and Marion Center on Friday hardly resembled the 21-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Mustangs came up short against the Stingers, falling 42-20. The Mustangs gained 57 more yards on the day, but it was the Stingers that made the best use of them.
Portage's loss came despite strong showings from Easton Slanoc and Llheson Walker. Slanoc rushed for 61 yards and a pair of scores, while Walker gained 109 total yards and a touchdown. Walker got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 55 yards.
Marion Center's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Troy Slovinsky led the charge by picking up 133 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 88 yards and one TD. Camden Rising was another key player, throwing for 157 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 72.7% of his passes.
Portage's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Marion Center, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Portage is set to take on their familiar foe Conemaugh Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Marion Center will challenge rival Homer-Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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