The North Huron Warriors will challenge the Merritt Academy Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Merritt Academy's offense is going to have their work cut out for them on Friday: North Huron hadn't allowed a single point the last three times they've hit the field. North Huron blew past Carsonville-Port Sanilac 57-0 on the road on Friday. That looming 57-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Warriors yet this season.
Meanwhile, Merritt Academy had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They breezed by Caseville at home to the tune of 46-8 on Saturday. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Caden Siler had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 131 yards. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Anthony Casper handled things on the ground, rushing for 103 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Merritt Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 325 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
North Huron's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Merritt Academy, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
North Huron suffered a grim 40-20 defeat to Merritt Academy in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Thankfully for North Huron, Zion Campbell (who rushed for 224 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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