CARLYLE — Marquette Catholic rallied from a 19-point deficit but fell short against Carlyle, losing 19-13 on Friday night, Oct. 16, 2026, in Carlyle to close the regular football season.
The Explorers finished 4-5 and await a decision Saturday night on whether they will be selected for the IHSA football playoffs.
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Don’Tay Longstreet led Marquette’s offense with 145 rushing yards on 20 carries and two touchdowns. His 6-yard touchdown run in the second half put the Explorers on the scoreboard. His 44-yard scoring run in the third quarter, followed by Joe Stephan’s extra point, cut Carlyle’s lead to six points.
Carlyle built its 19-0 lead on Carlson Fulkerson’s 32-yard touchdown run and Bray Ely’s scoring runs of 2 and 12 yards.
Marquette held Carlyle scoreless in the second half but could not complete the comeback.
