Football Recap: Merrimack Valley The Pride vs. Plymouth Bobcats
Merrimack Valley scored the most points they've had all season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough. They received a blow as they fell 48-32 to the Plymouth Bobcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the The Pride of the 35-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Merrimack Valley lost, don't look at Colby Scheffer. Despite the final result, he rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Michael Heine also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 102 receiving yards.
Merrimack Valley has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Plymouth, their win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0.
Merrimack Valley didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 55-22 victory against Pembroke on the 1st. Plymouth has also already played their next matchup, a 20-14 win against St. Thomas Aquinas on the 1st.
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