Marathon won the last time they faced Palm Glades Prep Academy, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Marathon Dolphins walked away with a 48-38 win over the Palm Glades Prep Academy Eagles. That looming 48-38 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Dolphins yet this season.
Marathon's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Fabbianho Lous Louis Jeune, who rushed for 182 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, and also threw for 31 yards and a touchdown. Louis Jeune's longest rush was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Ross Tanner was another key back, rushing for 118 yards and three touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Marathon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 483 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 152 rushing yards in ten consecutive games dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Palm Glades Prep Academy saw an underclassman step up: Jeramiah Lee threw for 335 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.4 yards per attempt. Those 335 passing yards set a new season-high mark for him.
Marathon now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Palm Glades Prep Academy, they dropped their record down to 1-3 with the defeat, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Marathon's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Somerset Academy South Homestead at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Marathon is facing Somerset Academy South Homestead at the right time seeing as Somerset Academy South Homestead is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Palm Glades Prep Academy, they will challenge Palmer Trinity at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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