Rochelle Hubs finish off 8-1 regular season by romping past Chicago Heights Marian

ROCHELLE, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Rochelle Hubs’ regular season ended on a very upbeat note Thursday night when they rolled past Chicago Heights Marian 48-23.

Chicago Heights Marian was a replacement on the Hubs’ schedule after a previously scheduled opponent from the St. Louis area pulled of the game. Marian came in with a 2-6 record. The Spartans were no match for the Hubs.

The Hubs put 40 points on the board in the second quarter alone to lead 48-7 at halftime. Between a running clock and the Hubs substituting in the second half, the Spartans were able to close the gap.

The Hubs rushed for 348 yards as a team. Senior Grant Gensler rushed for 139 yards and three touchdowns. Sophomore Dylan Manning rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns. Junior fullback Roman Villalobos rushed for 65 yards and one touchdown.

The Hubs finish the regular season with an 8-1 record. They now await IHSA Class 5A playoff action. This week the Hubs are ranked 7th in the state.

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