State Final: Marion Local vs Kirtland

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Thoughts?

[bbjunky81]

The best matchup of the state finals if you ask me. Two traditional powerhouses going at it. Still, I think Marion Local wins it.

Marion Local 30
Kirtland 17

[9.5 INCHES]

The best matchup of the state finals if you ask me.

Agree on the best matchup...Going with Marion also....

[Orange and Brown]

Marion Local will win going away

[Paladin]

Kirtland is very good, but don’t bet against the MAC. Marion Local.

[FANOSPORTS]

Marion Local starting QB Nathan Bruns hurt on 1st possession of 1st qtr. Both teams going on 4th downs. No score yet with change of possessions.

[FANOSPORTS]

Kirtland grinding it out with Td. Kirtland 7-0. (Yardage 115-20 in total yards so far. Didn't know the QB Tommy Powers for Kirtland was hurt all last year). Bruns for ML back in game now.

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7-7 now (2nd qtr, 9:55). Bruns passing a lot. 65 yd drive for td. (Bruns is 6'6" and likes basketball better than football but has some football recruiters eyeing him)

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13-7 Kirtland , missed xp(1:22 of 2nd)

[allamericanironman]

Kirkland scores again that defense they have it might be over?

[FANOSPORTS]

4th and 11 from 27, intercepted in end zone by Kirtland. Same score @half. 13-7 Hornets.

[LucasDavenport]

Nice job on the updates FANOSPORTS!

It’s been a great first half.

[FANOSPORTS]

Defensive struggle, 16-7 Kirtland after a fg in 3rd. (Bruns for ML is not crisp, hobbled by that injury but is still toughing it out)

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Kirtlands size on line with small backs making a big difference in this one so far with their running attack. Time of possession not even close. ( 4th and 3 @ ML 9, turnover on downs, Torok hurt on last run. ML ball, 91 yds to go)

[FANOSPORTS]

Jack Bailey (6'3", 290) having great game for Kirtland. Greg Frey says he looks like an "eclipse " when he tackles and engulfs a runner. End of 3, same score. Torok now in locker room being evaluated for concussion symptoms.

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ML driving with runs but mostly passes, little by little. Another 4th and 4 from the 12 for ML, going for it ? Yep. Pass incomplete. Kirtland ball, turnover on downs.

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Punt on 4th down blocked by ML. Ball on Kirtlands 20 with 9:00 left in game.(Torok back on sideline but won't be back in game)

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1st & goal from 3. 1st down, nope. 2nd down, nope, 3rd down, nope. Stout defense. Fg attempt, blocked by Kirtland. Ran ball back to 40. Unsportsmanlike on Kirtland after the play. 1st, 10 on 25. Kirtland has stopped them 2x inside of 10 in 2nd half. They deserve to win.

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I guess they have a pact that they'll just alternate State titles every other year with these two. Ha !!!!!

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Tiger probably makes sure all them boys eat good. (30-40 lb. difference on line)