The Holliston Panthers will venture away from home to face off against the Dedham Marauders at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dedham took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Holliston, who comes in off a win.
Holliston hadn't beaten Norwood on the road since October 13, 2018 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Panthers came out on top against the Mustangs by a score of 29-21.
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Holliston got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jack McDonald out in front who threw for 185 yards and one touchdown, and also punched in one rushing score. McDonald didn't just play on offense: he also made seven total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended one pass. Austin Rodenhiser was in the mix too, providing Holliston with two TDs.
Another reason for the win was Holliston's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Rodenhiser, Jake Brodsky, and Carter Greene, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Dedham was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. The contest between the Marauders and Hopkinton didn't end well, with the Marauders falling 20-6.
Holliston now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Dedham, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Holliston strolled past Dedham when the teams last played back in October of 2024 by a score of 20-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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