Marion County came up into this matchup off a tough 29-point defeat last Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Washington County Commanders by a score of 43-40 on Tuesday. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Commanders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Marion County has also traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8-1 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.0 points per game. As for Washington County, their victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marion County won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Elizabethtown at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Elizabethtown will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Marion County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Washington County, they will face off against Thomas Nelson at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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