STORYOFTHESEASON
HIGGINS RECORDS
2 SACKS & 15 TACKLES
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WILDCATS STAY PERFECT
WITH WIN OVER TRAILBLAZERS
PAGE 8
The Marion Wildcats closed out its regular season with a 42–0 victory over the Mattoon Greenwave, earning a shutout in its final game before advancing to the first round of the 2026 IHSA Class 5A State Playoffs.
The Wildcats finished with 462 total yards, including 243 rushing yards and 146 passing yards. M. Hazell led the rushing attack with 74 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries, while V. Burford added 84 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries. W. Rudd contributed 49 rushing yards and 22 receiving yards, and P. Dunning caught a touchdown pass. Quarterback A. Broomfield completed 14 of 22 passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns.
Marion's defense recorded three interceptions, with N. Page returning one for five yards, L. Seifert returning one for 37 yards, and E. Purdiman returning one for 25 yards. The Wildcats also recorded 54 tackles and nine tackles for loss, with D. Simelton adding a sack. L. Webb converted all six extra-point attempts and made one field goal as the Wildcats secured the 42–0.
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