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, Merrillville sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-12 win over Michigan City on Friday.
Merrillville found their leader in underclassman Cameron Jordan, who rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. Merrillville also got a significant boost from Jac'Quarious Johnson, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 86 yards.
La Porte's loss 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? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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