Speaking of not taking his foot off the gas — Ethan Marso Ethan Marso 6'2" | 230 lbs | RB/LB Bishop Garrigan | 2026 State IA was the bell cow back all season for Garrigan, and he did the same on Thursday. Riding the wave of the big, 230-pound running back, Marso took 25 carries for 106 yards and two touchdowns, making every tackle difficult for the Woodbine defense. Prior to Foertsch’s two-point conversion, Marso scored the game-tying touchdown from one-yard out.

At linebacker, Marso finished with five tackles and a critical interception that helped the Golden Bears claw their way back in the second half.

A big ball-carrier — especially at the 8-Man level, Ethan Marso Ethan Marso 6'2" | 230 lbs | RB/LB Bishop Garrigan | 2026 State IA is an intimidating presence on the field for Bishop Garrigan.

Rarely seen in 2025, Marso is listed as a fullback on the Golden Bears roster, and he runs like it. Taking would-be tacklers head on, Marso initiates contact with the defense and is willing to dish out punishment to any takers. He leads the Garrigan offense in all three rushing categories, taking 122 carries for 1,067 yards and 23 touchdowns this season.

Also his team’s starting middle linebacker, Marso leads the way in tackles for the Golden Bears with 37.5, adding seven TFLs and four sacks.