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  • How Linn-Mar's offense exploded in a much-needed homecoming win

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  • Saturday: Cool with rain and drizzle, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
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• Linn-Mar turns the tide, and it's a tsunami, with a win over Davenport Central (thegazette.com) — Linn-Mar fans in Marion finally saw the Lions break through with a dominant 57-27 homecoming win over Davenport Central at Linn-Mar Stadium. Big nights from quarterback Derek Roling, receiver Deklan Thoms, and running back Hud Turner powered the offense, while the team looks to build on this momentum heading into the second half of the season.
   

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