The Merritt Academy Mustangs will head out to face off against the Dryden Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Merritt Academy and Akron-Fairgrove, and Akron-Fairgrove kept the tradition alive. The Mustangs took a 24-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vikings on Friday.
Despite the loss, Merritt Academy got top-tier performance from Ethan Wolfe, who rushed for 205 yards and three TDs while picking up 8.5 yards per carry. Wolfe really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run.
Meanwhile, Dryden played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 78-38 defeat at the hands of Kingston. Dryden was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-16.
Dryden has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 49.0 points over those games. As for Merritt Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
Things could have been worse for Merritt Academy, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 22-8 loss to Dryden in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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