Football Recap: Thomas Stone Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Sep 30, 2024, 9:58am

Football Recap: Thomas Stone Cougars vs. Northern Patriots

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Thomas Stone was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Northern Patriots 54-24. One positive for the Cougars, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

Terrence Merchant and Trey Lewis certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Merchant gained 94 total yards and two touchdowns, while Lewis rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. The dominant performance also gave Merchant a new career-high in rushing yards.

Thomas Stone's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Northern, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Thomas Stone will welcome Lackey at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Northern, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Great Mills at 7:00 p.m. Great Mills' defense has only allowed 15.5 points per game this season, so Northern's offense will have their work cut out for them.

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