Merkel is still winless after their game against Grape Creek on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Grape Creek Eagles by a score of 14-12. Having soared to a lofty 31 points in the game before, the Badgers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Despite the loss, Merkel had strong showings from Kaden Blubaugh, who picked up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Cj Walcott, who picked up 60 receiving yards and a touchdown. Walcott was even better on defense, forcing a fumble and making 13 total tackles.
Merkel wouldn't let Grape Creek keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Merkel can thank Brighton Stewart and Walcott for forcing both of them. Stewart also set a new season high mark in total tackles with ten.
Merkel's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Grape Creek, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-6.
Merkel will square off against Coahoma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Coahoma is coming into the match with three straight victories at home, so Merkel will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Grape Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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