There's no place like home for Marion, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past Long Creek, posting a 42-6 win at home. With the Bulldogs ahead 28-0 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Marion's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Christian Sanchez, who rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Sanchez is now averaging an impressive 109 rushing yards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Kade Pape, who threw for 189 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 passes.
The win got Marion back to even at 1-1. As for Long Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Marion will welcome Gonzales at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Long Creek, they will head out to take on Crockett at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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