Football Recap: Andrean Fighting 59ers vs. Merrillville Pirates
Andrean had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a blow against the Merrillville Pirates on Friday, falling 27-0. The Fighting 59ers haven't had much luck with the Pirates recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Brady Elish threw for 191 yards on 21 of 33 attempts.
Tyler Vo was his top target, picking up 81 receiving yards.
Jac'Quarious Johnson had a dynamite game for Merrillville, rushing for 155 yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Cameron Jordan, who rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Andrean will venture away from home to take on Valparaiso at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Merrillville, they will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Hobart at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Merrillville is coming into the game hot, having won their last seven games dating back to last season.
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