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| 09/05/25 - Home | 63-12 W |
| 09/06/24 - Away | 51-0 W |
| 09/01/23 - Home | 47-0 W |
There's no place like home for Marion, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past the Granite City Warriors, posting a 63-12 win. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 50-6.
Marion had a senior duo take command as Sam Adkins picked up 133 receiving yards and three scores and Callahan Roper threw for 256 yards and three TDs while completing 90% of his passes. The team also got some help courtesy of Marcus Hazell, who rushed for 49 yards and one touchdown.
Marion's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB five times. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece.
The victory got Marion back to even at 1-1. As for Granite City, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marion will challenge Mt. Vernon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The game will give the Wildcats their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Granite City, they will host Cahokia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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