What to watch for

With 26 juniors and seniors on the roster, it’s safe to say Marion brings experience to the football field.

Head coach Grant Thierolf and his team will try to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2003 with senior Mitchell Leppke behind center.

The Lions counter with 13 returning starters from a 3-6 team a year ago, as first-year head coach Matt Sandbo tries to take LHS to the playoffs for the first time since ’05.

The teams are 2-2 against each other since MHS joined the MCAA in 2004.