Clare is 9-1 against Meridian since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Clare Pioneers will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge the Meridian Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Clare is headed out to face Meridian after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Clare really took it to Grayling for the full four quarters, racking up a 51-7 win at home. Given the Pioneers' advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 80th, while the Vikings are ranked 215th), the result on Thursday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jayden Arthur had a dynamite game for Clare, throwing for 214 yards and five touchdowns on only 15 passes. Ryan Louch was Arthur's top target, picking up 62 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
Clare's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Dane Alexander and Nicholas Sabisch.
Meanwhile, Meridian had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 24-14 victory over Bullock Creek on Thursday.
Everything came up roses for Clare against Meridian when the teams last played back in October of 2023 as the team secured a 50-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Clare since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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