Mercer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 14-7 to the Saegertown Panthers. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Aaron Shartle was the offensive standout of the matchup as he rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown.
Mercer's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Saegertown, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 3-3 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercer will face off against Sharpsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Sharpsville's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matches. As for Saegertown, they will venture away from home to take on Maplewood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Maplewood is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Saegertown will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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