Andrean kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They took a blow against the Merrillville Pirates, falling 41-14. The Fighting 59ers have struggled against the Pirates recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Although Andrean took the loss, they still got scores from Jeremiah Gonzales and Tyler Vo.
Andrean didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Mitchell Myers and Brody Lane. Andrean got some further help from Ethan Reyna: he picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Merrillville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jacquarious Johnson, who rushed for 134 yards and two TDs on only 12 carries. Michael Hill Jr was another key passer, throwing for 269 yards and four touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Andrean will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Fort Wayne Bishop Luers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Merrillville, they will square off against Loyola Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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