![Marion's Trev Biery (33) applies a stiff-arm to the chin of Solon's Chris McNutt during Friday night's Homecoming game at Thomas Park. Biery ran for 185 yards and three touchdowns in the Indians' 24-14 win that clinched a Class 3A playoff berth. (Photo by Joe Bishop)](/images/photos/marion/football/10.05.12 mar fb biery stiff arm.jpg)
Indians humble Solon; nab playoff berth
Thomas Park football field was alive with excitement Friday night.
A rivalry was born between Marion and Solon, as the schools met for the first time on the football field. Indian Homecoming was in full force, as they crowned a king and queen in front of a standing room only crowd.
The rest was simply great football.
Marion jumped to a quick lead in the first quarter, and recorded four interceptions on defense as they defeated the Spartans 24-14. The win clinched a playoff berth for Marion, which holds a one-game lead in Class 3A District 6 with two to play.
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