Mayer Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against the New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva Panthers, falling 38-15. The Crusaders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Sam Jopp threw for 68 yards and a touchdown.
Jon DeBoer was his top target, picking up 36 receiving yards, while also rushing for 30 yards.
Mayer Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Mayer Lutheran will look to defend their home field on Friday against Cleveland/Immanuel Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. As for New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva, they will challenge St. Clair/Loyola at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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