Sylvan Hills was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Marion Patriots on the road and fell 45-7. While losing is never fun, the Bears can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arkansas football rankings (they are ranked 96th, while the Patriots are ranked 15th).
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jalen Smith and he. Smith rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries while he rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Jeremiah Dent's longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Sylvan Hills' defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Marion, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Sylvan Hills will challenge Benton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Benton's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Marion, they will head out on the road to take on El Dorado at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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