On Friday Marion Center's undefeated season almost came to an end. They came within a single point of losing the streak, but they secured a 26-25 W against the Cambria Heights Highlanders. The win almost wasn't to be: the Stingers were down 22-7 in the second quarter.
Leading Marion Center to victory were Camden Rising and Troy Slovinsky. Rising threw for 194 yards and three touchdowns, while Slovinsky picked up 131 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Slovinsky showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 51 yards.
Tyler Phillips
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Marion Center didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Trent Slovinsky and Tyler Phillips. With that strong performance, Phillips is now averaging an impressive 5.8 total tackles per game.
When it comes to explaining why Cambria Heights lost, don't look at Nolan Clawson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 125 yards and a pair of TDs, and also picked up 41 receiving yards. Clawson is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 125 every time he's taken the field this season.
Marion Center's record is now 4-0. As for Cambria Heights, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Marion Center is set to face off against their familiar foe West Shamokin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Cambria Heights will take on rival Northern Cambria at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Highlanders 12, the Colts 12.8) so any points scored will be well earned.
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