Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Marietta). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Etowah Eagles 34-0 on the road. The victory was some much needed relief for the Blue Devils as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Marietta's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Anthony Kruah, who rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 39 receiving yards. Kruah didn't just play on offense: he also made two total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown. Another back making a difference was Landon Mannery, who rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Marietta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 222 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Marietta's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Caleb Graham led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Marietta's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Etowah, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-4.
Marietta will square off against Wheeler at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Marietta is facing Wheeler at the right time seeing as Wheeler is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Etowah, they will have plenty of time to ponder what went wrong as they've got a bye scheduled next week. After, they'll take on Cherokee at 7:30 p.m. on September 27th.
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