The MaxPreps state rankings speculated that Meridian might have a hard time against Royal, and the rankings were right on the money. Meridian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as it fell 33 - 27 to Royal. It was a playoff game, so the defeat was no doubt an especially dispiriting one for Meridian.
Royal kept its perfect season alive and rose to 14-0. Meridian's record fell to 13-1 after the loss.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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