Merrillville has won eight straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Crown Point has won eight straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Merrillville Pirates will host the Crown Point Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. After both made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Merrillville's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They breezed by Hobart on the road to the tune of 36-0. Given the Pirates' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 20th, while the Brickies are ranked 120th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Merrillville wouldn't let Hobart keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Trenton Nixon, Jalen McAlister, and Josiah Horton picked up one apiece. Horton also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making a tackle.
Meanwhile, Crown Point blew past Arizona College Prep, posting a 42-7 win at home.
Merrillville's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Crown Point, their win bumped their record up to an identical 2-0.
Merrillville took a serious blow against Crown Point in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 39-6. Will Merrillville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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