Marengo blasts through Shields

Marengo High dispatched of Region 1 foe J.F. Shields rather easily Friday night with a 63-6 victory.

Alphonzo Lewis ran the ball five times for 123 yards and three touchdowns. Deldrick Bouler had four carries for 61 yards. Phelix Hosea finished with four carries for 70 yards. Curtis Autery caught two passes for 35 yards and two touchdowns. Quindaris Ausbon ran the ball twice for a total of 40 yards and a score while also completing 5 of 7 passes for 50 yards and two touchdowns.

Johnny Kennedy seven tackles including five for loss. Autery intercepted a pass on defense. Kevian Cade had an interception return for a touchdown. Ronald Bouler finished with five tackles, including three for a loss.

Marengo (5-2, 4-1) hosts Linden next Friday night with a chance to clinch the No. 2 seed in Class 1A, Region 1.