Marion Harding, Mount Vernon play another classic, plus more roundup
Marion-area high school football teams opened up the season with Week 1 games. Here's how they fared.
In a highly contested game on August 21, Marion Harding faced off against Mount Vernon, resulting in a thrilling 21-17 victory for the Presidents. Harding dominated the stats, outgaining Mount Vernon 352 to 144 in total yards and 14 to 7 in first downs. Both teams combined for five turnovers during the game. Harding's Marcus McGary scored the go-ahead touchdown with 2:50 remaining, securing the win.
McGary rushed for 97 yards on 14 carries, while Dez Feliciano added 117 passing yards and 59 rushing yards. McGary led the team with his impressive 97-yard performance. Other key contributors included Theo Collins, who caught five passes for 48 yards, and Jackson Payne, who had two catches for 60 yards. Defensive standout Jaden Jordan intercepted a pass, and Sean Kelly returned a kickoff 60 yards.
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