Marvin Ridge topples Indian Land in NC-SC crossover game with huge second half

The Marvin Ridge Mavericks got back in the win column Friday, beating previously undefeated Indian Land 38-9 in a battle of North and South Carolina teams.

The Mavericks, from Union County, were upset 22-16 by Lake Norman last week.

“We beat a great football team,” Marvin Ridge head coach Aubrey Carter said after Friday’s win. “It was pretty close in the first half, but I thought we did a great job in the second half at responding. We made some adjustments, kids responded, forced some turnovers, and had some explosive plays on offense to really just open the game up.”

Marvin Ridge got to work early after forcing a three-and-out from Indian Land. The Mavericks quickly marched down the field, scoring the first points of the game on a 30-yard touchdown pass.

Indian Land answered, getting a 20-yard score from sophomore Sequel Patterson.

But after that, it was all Mavericks.

Marvin Ridge scored 31 points in the second half, including a 43-yard touchdown catch from Hudson Murray and a 46-yard interception return for a score from sophomore linebacker Brady Morgan.

“We’re really young but had a couple mistakes, and things just not go our way,” Indian Land head coach Adam Hastings said after the game. “We really haven’t had to come from behind yet, so it was kind of new to our guys, but there was a lot of stuff to build off of and grow off of.”

Hastings said penalties, mishandled snaps and some busted play calls also hurt his team, but he said the Warriors gained some experience against a playoff-qualify team.

“You just got to learn from mistakes, and acknowledge mistakes,” Hastings said. “Putting players in positions in practice to handle those and see them. I’m still buying high on the team.

“We have so much youth, and they play hard and they love each other. There’s a lot of positives to build off of, so we’ll see where we can go from there.”

Three Who Made a Difference

Hudson Murray, Marvin Ridge: The senior wideout for the Mavericks had a phenomenal day, hauling in two long touchdown passes en route to the blowout win.

Brady Morgan, Marvin Ridge: He may only be a sophomore, but Morgan showed up big with a massive pick-six that permanently turned the momentum in his team’s favor.

Sequel Patterson, Indian Land: While his team didn’t leave with the victory, Patterson showed out by hauling in a couple of long passes, with one being the Warriors’ only touchdown of the night.

What’s Next

Marvin Ridge heads to Sun Valley next Saturday. Indian Land hosts Rock Hill.

Game Summary

Marvin Ridge 7 0 14 17 - 38

Indian Land 6 0 3 0 – 9

First Quarter

(MR) – Conor Frew 30-yard touchdown reception

(IL) – Sequel Patterson 20-yard touchdown reception

Third Quarter

(MR) – Hudson Murray 43-yard touchdown reception

(IL) – Kane Grote 16-yard field goal

(MR) – Brady Morgan 54-yard pick six

Fourth Quarter

(MR) – Hudson Murray 55-yard touchdown reception

(MR) – Ford Fehling 14-yard field goal

(MR) – Luke Wakefield 54-yard touchdown run