Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Montgomery couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They came up short against the Marshall Mavericks on Friday, falling 35-14. The match marked the Bears' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Although Montgomery took the loss, they still got scores from Damion Taylor and Will Mckinzie.
Alton Henderson had a dynamite game for Marshall, rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry, and also throwing for 99 yards and a touchdown on only six passes. Those 127 rushing yards gave Henderson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Semaj Gatson, who rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.3 yards per carry.
Montgomery's defeat dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Marshall, they pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Montgomery does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Marshall, they will square off against Midlothian Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Midlothian Heritage will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Marshall surely won't give up without a fight.
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