Minersville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell to Marian Catholic 20-14. The match marked the Battlin' Miners' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Minersville lost, don't look at Dante Carr. Despite the final result, he rushed for 101 yards on only ten carries, and also threw for 72 yards and two touchdowns. Carr's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 101 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Marian Catholic found their leader in underclassman Rory Dixon, who rushed for 143 yards and three touchdowns. Dixon didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended a pass.
Minersville's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Marian Catholic, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season.
Minersville will head out to face off against Pine Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Marian Catholic, they will square off against Schuylkill Haven at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Schuylkill Haven knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Marian Catholic likes a good challenge.
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