Marshall strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. Everything went their way against the Jefferson Democrats as they made off with a 42-18 win. The Barristers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 24 points or more this season.
Marshall got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Wesley Mejia out in front who rushed for 53 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries, and also picked up 34 receiving yards and one score. Mejia also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making three total tackles (3.0 for loss). Joaquin Means helped out on the ground, rushing for 113 yards.
Barristers
| 09/26/25 @ Jefferson | 294 |
| 09/19/25 vs Jordan | 153 |
| 09/12/25 @ Belmont | 163 |
| 09/05/25 vs Contreras | 177 |
| 08/28/25 @ Sylmar | 149 |
| + 8 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Marshall was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 294 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Marshall's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Jefferson, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Marshall and Jefferson will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Barristers are set to take on their familiar foe Eagle Rock at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Jefferson will face off against rival Dr. Maya Angelou Community at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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