Pembroke lost against Merrimack Valley back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Pembroke Spartans were beaten by the Merrimack Valley The Pride 55-22. The loss continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the The Pride: they've now lost three in a row.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Merrimack Valley to victory, but perhaps none more so than Colby Scheffer, who rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also picked up 125 receiving yards and a touchdown. Scheffer has become a key player for Merrimack Valley: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 2-4 otherwise. Another back making a difference was Reece Clermont, who gained 184 total yards and three touchdowns.
Pembroke's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Merrimack Valley, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Pembroke does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Merrimack Valley, they will venture away from home to square off against Plymouth at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Plymouth will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Merrimack Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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