Merritt Academy took the contest and then some with a 68-14 win over Akron-Fairgrove on Friday. That looming 54-point mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Merritt Academy yet.
The game started off well for Merritt Academy, whose offense put up 55 first-half points. Akron-Fairgrove countered with 14 points, leaving the score at 55-14 going into the half. The Merritt Academy defense stood its ground in the third quarter, giving up 0 and all but finishing the matchup.
Among those leading the charge for Merritt Academy was senior Davon Deshazo, who rushed for 100 yards and 2 touchdowns. One of the most memorable plays of the match was Deshazo's 50-yard touchdown rush in the first quarter. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget junior Samuel Ward, who went all the way with a kickoff return for touchdown in the second quarter?
The victory bumped Merritt Academy's record up to 6-3. This is the second loss in a row for Akron-Fairgrove and nudges their record down to 1-4. Both of these squads appear to be finished for the season, as they have no upcoming games scheduled.
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