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| 08/29/25 - Home | 48-7 W |
| 08/31/24 - Away | 47-14 W |
| 10/20/23 - Home | 28-21 W |
| 10/21/22 - Away | 38-36 W |
| 10/15/21 - Home | 21-28 L |
| + 5 more games |
Maroa-Forsyth gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They claimed a resounding 48-7 victory over the Athens Warriors. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 43rd, while the Warriors are ranked 198th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ryne Sheppard had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 59 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries, and also threw for 156 yards and one TD while completing 76.9% of his passes. Those three rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zach Smith, who gained 122 total yards and a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Athens lost, don't look at Gage Honn. Despite the final result, he rushed for 150 yards and one score.
Maroa-Forsyth wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 68-21 win against Pleasant Plains on the 5th. As for Athens, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 42-19 victory against Pittsfield on the 5th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
