Merryville won against LaSalle last Friday with 30 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Thursday. The Merryville Panthers put the hurt on the Pickering Red Devils with a sharp 30-7 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.
Merryville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jerimaya Robinson, who rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns. Cole Mirante also helped out as he racked up 122 rushing yards.
Merryville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 402 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Merryville's defense and their six sacks. Hunter Higginbotham was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Merryville's record now sits at 3-1. As for Pickering, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Merryville will take on Hemphill at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Merryville's defense has only allowed 16.8 points per game this season, so Hemphill's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Pickering, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against LaSalle at 7:00 p.m. Pickering is facing LaSalle at the right time seeing as LaSalle is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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