Marlington's fast start fades against Youngstown Chaney
YOUNGSTOWN ― Things started well for the Marlington Dukes. Beau Himmelheber returned the opening kickoff to the Chaney 1-yard line and scored on the Dukes’ first play from scrimmage 25 seconds into Friday’s game.
The Cowboys took the lead for good, however, a little over three minutes later, and went on to post a 35-10 win over Marlington in the first game at the newly-refurbished Rayen Stadium.
The offensive issues for the Dukes (0-4) continued as they managed only 10 yards rushing on 15 attempts. Quarterback Bryson McCord completed 15 of 27 passes for 117 yards, though, with Himmelheber catching six for 72 yards.
Chaney (4-0) did most of its scoring damage in the fourth quarter. Cowboys quarterback Matt Jones had a fine all-around game, with 140 yards rushing on just 13 carries and two touchdowns, and 4-for-14 passing for 56 yards and a score.
His 7-yard run on the first play of the fourth quarter extended the Cowboys’ lead to 22-10. He added a 16-yard scoring jaunt with 9:46 to go and Chaney added another TD with just under five minutes remaining.
Qwintin Hancox led the Marlington defense with seven tackles.
Next Friday, the Dukes play host to Warren JFK, which was a Division VII state semifinalist in 2021 and state runner-up in 2020, and is 4-0 this season.
This article originally appeared on The Alliance Review: Marlington lost to Chaney in high school football action
