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The Marianna Bulldogs will head out to take on the Leon Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Marianna is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
Marianna blew North Bay Haven Academy out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday North Bay Haven Academy got their revenge. The Bulldogs fell just short of the Buccaneers by a score of 17-14. The matchup was a 7-7 toss-up at halftime, but the Bulldogs couldn't quite close it out.
Kentrell James
| 10/02/25 @ North Bay Haven Academy | 5 |
| 09/26/25 vs Rutherford | 7 |
| 09/19/25 @ W.S. Neal | 8 |
| 09/12/25 vs Bozeman | 5 |
| 09/05/25 @ Maclay | 11 |
| 08/22/25 @ Walton | 11 |
Marianna didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Rkayzeon White and Kentrell James. James is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Leon played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They had to suffer through a 48-7 loss at the hands of Cairo. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 317th in Florida, while the Syrupmakers are ranked 117th in Georgia).
Marianna will have to contain Brice Cameron as he made an impact in Leon's last game. He picked up 92 receiving yards and one score.
Leon's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Marianna, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Everything came up roses for Marianna against Leon in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 49-17 victory. In that contest, the Bulldogs amassed a halftime lead of 49-10, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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