By Richard Harris
Narrow defeat highlight's team's rising potential as Eagles prepare for road battle in Manchester
The stadium lights in Americus cast long shadows across the field as the Marion County Eagles endured a heart-wrenching 12-6 defeat against the Southland Academy Raiders last Friday night.
Despite a dominant defensive display that held the Raiders scoreless for nearly four quarters, a late-game surge and a miracle final play handed Marion County a bitter loss.
The Eagles struck first in the second quarter when quarterback Marcus Rainey launched a 40-yard touchdown strike to Kay Kelley. Though the extra-point kick missed, Marion County held a 6-0 lead that felt rock-solid, thanks to a fierce defensive unit led by Kunyae Clayton, who racked up 15 ta...
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