The La Porte Slicers will face off against the Merrillville Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for La Porte: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Merrillville has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road also dating back to last season.
Last Friday, La Porte came up short against Lake Central and fell 24-12.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Friday Merrillville sidestepped Michigan City for a 14-12 win.
La Porte's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Merrillville, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
La Porte was taken down by Merrillville 40-0 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will La Porte have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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