Coming off their tough Saint Francis the week before, the Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats, and Head Coach Jordan Langs, anticipated another tall task with cross county foe Taylor. But over the course of 60 minutes, Indiana Wesleyan put together its best…
Category: Football
Marion’s season ends in Class 4A Northern Semi-State
In their last two contests against Delta and East Noble, the Marion Giants overcame early adversity to ultimately record victories. However, on Friday night against Hobart, a nightmarish first quarter, combined with a stout Brickies’ rushing attack, put the Giants…
Defense, second quarter outburst lead Marion to second regional title in three seasons
Friday night’s regional championship between Marion and East Noble was nearly a carbon copy of Marion’s contest with Delta. While the offense looked to find their footing, the defense set the tone early. The offense then found their groove, particularly…
Giants win Sectional 20 Championship
It’s said that offense wins games, but defense wins championships. And it’s an old adage that ran true-to form in the Sectional 20 championship game at Dick Lootens Stadium on Friday night. The defense set the tone, the offense found…
Running game, defense lift Giants in Sectional 20 semifinal
Throughout the season, the Giants’ running game, together with their play on defense, have proved the biggest keys to their success. On Friday night in the Sectional 20 semifinal at Dick Lootens Stadium, both played a significant role in one…
Giants advance, defeat Indians in high-scoring affair
The last time that the Marion Giants and the Mississinewa Indians met on the gridiron – one year ago – the Indians kicked a field goal, as time expired at Dick Lootens Stadium, to win their second sectional title in…
Panthers win outright CIC championship, close regular season with victory over Madison-Grant
As each season progresses, teams are looking to be playing their best football once the calendar hits October. Safe to say, the Eastbrook Panthers looked primed and ready for the postseason on Friday night against Madison-Grant, using a dominant first…
Marion caps off home slate with victory over Chambers, Indianapolis Arsenal Tech
With the return of Craig Chambers, who left for Indianapolis Arsenal Tech after leading the revival of the Marion Giants’ football program, emotions naturally ran a little higher than usual. However, despite some physical and mental lapses at times, the…
Grant County Roundup September 22-28
Boys Cross Country Saturday, September 26 On Saturday, four of the five Grant County schools participated in the New Haven Classic, one of the biggest cross-country events of the season. In the AAA race, Oak Hill finished 11th in a…
Giants battle valiantly in loss to Lafayette Jefferson
Playing against NCC rival Lafayette Jefferson for the first time in three years, and despite a valiant effort on Friday evening, the Marion Giants fell behind early and never recovered in a 43-21 loss to the Bronchos. With the defeat,…