Football Game Preview: Alvirne Broncos vs. Merrimack Tomahawks

Alvirne is 0-4 against Merrimack since September of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Broncos are taking a road trip to square off against the Tomahawks at 6:30 p.m. Alvirne will be strutting in after a win while Merrimack will be coming in after a loss.

On Friday, Alvirne earned a 28-21 victory over Dover. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Broncos.

Meanwhile, Merrimack faced Nashua South in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Tomahawks were beaten by the Purple Panthers 51-16. The Tomahawks have struggled against the Purple Panthers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Merrimack's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Alvirne, their win bumped their record up to 3-5.

Alvirne took a serious blow against Merrimack when the teams last played back in September of 2022, falling 41-12. Can the Broncos avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.