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Commerce 20, Marion County 7

How the game was won: Commerce maintained a shutout until a late Marion County touchdown run. Will Thomas and Caleb Brooks each scored on 1-yard runs for Commerce in the second and third quarters, respectively. The Tigers led 10-0 at halftime.

Top performers: Thomas, the fullback, scored his touchdown with 11:56 left in the second quarter after defensive end Chase Forrester intercepted Marion County on its own 33-yard line with no return. Commerce went on a nine-play drive to go up 10-0 after the turnover. … Brooks, the quarterback, scored after Commerce took over possession at the Marion County 40 following a failed fake punt. Another nine-play Commerce scoring drive followed. … Andres Salgado hit a 30-yard field goal in the first quarter and a 33-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.

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