Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Southwood). They strolled past the Northfield Norsemen with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 27-12. This was payback for the Knights, who suffered a 35-34 loss the last time these two teams met.
Maddox Marshall went supernova, rushing for 137 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 121 yards and one TD.
Southwood didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Marshall and Isaiah Widemon.
When it comes to explaining why Northfield lost, don't look at Briggs Baker. Despite the final result, he picked up 65 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 44 yards.
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| 09/12/25 - Home | 27-12 W |
| 09/13/24 - Away | 34-35 L |
| 09/08/23 - Home | 13-0 W |
| 09/09/22 - Away | 35-21 W |
| 09/10/21 - Home | 13-20 L |
| + 5 more games |
Southwood's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Northfield, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Southwood is set to square off against their familiar foe Wabash at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Northfield will challenge rival Manchester at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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