Marlington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were outmatched by the West Branch Warriors at home and fell 64-14. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Dukes of the 56-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
It was another big night for Jeremiah Thomas, who threw for 225 yards and four touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 56 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries for West Branch. Joey Jackson was another key pass catcher, picking up 117 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Marlington's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for West Branch, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marlington will square off against Minerva at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for West Branch, they will challenge Alliance at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Branch is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 46.1 points per game this season.
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