Marion ends high school career, looks forward to next level

GREENSBORO — Back to field a punt during Wednesday’s East-West All-Star game, Statesville graduate William Marion knew the ball wasn’t kicked hard enough to reach him in the air.

But he knew something else, too. An alert eye the previous possession gave Marion a clue that he might be able to break a long return.

“The last punt that was short, the (East) players walked to the ball,” Marion said. “So when I saw that, I knew I was going to make a play the next time.”

And he did.