The Randolph Ro-Hawks will square off against the Marion Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Randolph has given up an average of 27.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Randolph is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Ingram Moore on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Ro-Hawks lost 35-14 to the Warriors. The Ro-Hawks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-0.
Meanwhile, while Marion put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Luling. The Bulldogs took their matchup with ease, bagging a 49-0 victory over the Eagles. The contest marked the Bulldogs' most dominant win of the season.
Marion had a senior duo take command as Kade Pape threw for 154 yards and three touchdowns and Tanner Otis rushed for 107 yards and one TD. The Bulldogs are undefeated when Otis posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 1-2 otherwise.
Marion was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 201 rushing yards. They are a perfect 3-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Marion didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Eli Parker and Hudson Robles. Marion received some extra help from Hayden Robbins, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Marion's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.3 points on average over those games. As for Randolph, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Randolph couldn't quite get it done against Marion when the teams last played back in October of 2024 as they fell 35-28. Will the Ro-Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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