Marathon never let their opponents score on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Gateway Charter Griffins 37-0 at home. The game marked the Dolphins' most dominant win of the season.
Marathon had a senior duo take command as Lezcano Carlos rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries and Fabbianho Lous Louis Jeune rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Marathon is 4-1 when Louis Jeune posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise. Ross Tanner was another key player, gaining 33 total yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Marathon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 312 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 152 rushing yards in 13 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Marathon wouldn't let Gateway Charter keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Marathon can thank Garcia Braulio and Bryan Bravio for forcing both of them.
Marathon pushed their record up to 5-3 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Gateway Charter, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marathon will challenge John Carroll Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. John Carroll Catholic will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Marathon surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gateway Charter, they will take on Glades Day at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gateway Charter is facing Glades Day at the right time seeing as Glades Day is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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