Marian Catholic hadn't done well against Minersville recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Marian Catholic snuck past the Minersville Battlin' Miners with a 20-14 victory. For Marian Catholic, this counts as revenge for the 28-12 defeat Minersville walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2023.
It was another big night for Rory Dixon, who rushed for 143 yards and three touchdowns. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending a pass.
When it comes to explaining why Minersville lost, don't look at Dante Carr. Despite the final result, he rushed for 101 yards on only ten carries, and also threw for 72 yards and two touchdowns. Carr's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 101 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Marian Catholic is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. As for Minersville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-3.
Marian Catholic will host Schuylkill Haven at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Schuylkill Haven will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Marian Catholic surely won't give up without a fight. As for Minersville, they will challenge Pine Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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