On Saturday, Mercersburg Academy faced Coventry Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Mercersburg Academy Blue Storm lost to Coventry Christian at home by a 38-24 margin. The Blue Storm were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Kenneth Austin threw for 103 yards and a touchdown while completing 71.4% of his passes.
Germany Johnson was his top target, picking up 74 receiving yards, while also rushing for 48 yards. On the ground,
Frank Bonsal Iv rushed for 55 yards.
Julien Oliver had an outrageously good game for Coventry Christian as he picked up 111 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Oliver showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 55 yards.
Mercersburg Academy now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Coventry Christian, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercersburg Academy will square off against Maryland School for the Deaf at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Coventry Christian, they will face off against Perkiomen School at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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