Murphysboro had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Carbondale Terriers by a score of 36-33 on Friday. The Red Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Terriers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
Leading Carbondale to victory were Demarzion Graham and Braylon Berry. Graham rushed for 80 yards and three touchdowns, while Berry picked up 161 receiving yards and a touchdown. Berry was no stranger to the big play, connecting with a big catch that went for 50 yards. Davin Wooley was another key player, having thrown for 287 yards and two touchdowns.
Murphysboro will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Anna-Jonesboro/Dongola at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Murphysboro will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Carbondale, they will head out to square off against Mt. Vernon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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