MARION 37, BLYTHEVILLE 35
BLYTHEVILLE -- Marion (3-0) weathered a late comeback by Blytheville (1-2), recovering an onside-kick attempt in the final minute to seal the victory.
Marion quarterback Daedrick Cail threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. Blytheville's Corey Weatherspoon scored two touchdowns, including a 90-yard kickoff return after a lateral pass from Amani McChristian.
Weatherspoon's second touchdown came on a reception with 30 seconds left, setting up the Chickasaws for their onside-kick attempt.
Marion has won its three games by a combined four points.
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Sports on 09/15/2018