Defensive battle ends in heartbreak for Tigers

  • Linebacker Lincoln Dyke attacks the gap in the Marshall offensive front.
    Linebacker Lincoln Dyke attacks the gap in the Marshall offensive front.
  • The Tiger defense takes on the Mavs in the trenches at Sam Parker Field.
    The Tiger defense takes on the Mavs in the trenches at Sam Parker Field.
  • Ashad Smith celebrates a big stop in the second half.
    Ashad Smith celebrates a big stop in the second half.
    Sam Parker Field – Friday night’s district matchup between the Mt. Pleasant Tigers and the Marshall Mavericks turned into a defensive slugfest, with both teams struggling to find any offensive rhythm. In the end, a costly turnover proved to be the difference as the Mavericks escaped with a 7-3 victory.Neither offense found much success against two disciplined and physical defenses th...

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