Merrillville's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They put the hurt on the Portage Indians with a sharp 37-13 win. The Pirates might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by 24 points or more this season.
Jac'Quarious Johnson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 111 yards and a touchdown. John Peters made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Merrillville's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Peters, Trenton Nixon, and Nixon picked up one apiece. Nixon also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven.
Merrillville's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for Portage, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Merrillville will be playing at home against Michigan City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Michigan City's defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so Merrillville's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Portage, they will head out to face off against Crown Point on Friday. Crown Point will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Portage surely won't give up without a fight.
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