Merrimack Valley is 0-10 against Plymouth since October of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Pride will look to defend their home field against the Bobcats at 6:30 p.m. Neither Merrimack Valley nor Plymouth posted many points in their last games, so it might be the defenses that decide this one.
On Tuesday, Merrimack Valley was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 14-10 to Trinity. While losing is never fun, the Pride can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Hampshire football rankings (they are ranked 52nd, while the Pioneers are ranked seventh).
Despite the loss, Merrimack Valley got top-tier performance from Nathaniel ('Nate') Wallace, who rushed for 147 yards and one touchdown while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. Ian Miller helped out on the ground, rushing for 106 yards.
Meanwhile, there was early excitement for Plymouth after they claimed the first score on Saturday, but it was Souhegan who ended up claiming the real prize. The Bobcats fell 19-9 to the Sabers. The game marked the Bobcats' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Plymouth fell to 6-1. As for Merrimack Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
Merrimack Valley was taken down by Plymouth 42-7 when the teams last played back in November of 2024. Will the Pride have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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