Merrimack Valley hadn't done well against Kennett recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Everything went the Merrimack Valley The Pride's way against the Kennett Eagles as the Merrimack Valley The Pride made off with a 28-7 victory. The The Pride's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Reece Clermont was his usual excellent self, rushing for 162 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 109.5 rushing yards per game. Colby Scheffer handled things on the ground, rushing for 92 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Merrimack Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 274 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The win got Merrimack Valley back to even at 2-2. As for Kennett, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3.
Merrimack Valley will head out to face off against Trinity at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Kennett, they will take on St. Thomas Aquinas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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