Plymouth has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 11.13 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 48-32 win over the Merrimack Valley The Pride. The victory was just business as usual for the Bobcats, who after eight games remain undefeated this season.
When it comes to explaining why Merrimack Valley lost, don't look at Colby Scheffer. Despite the final result, he rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Another player making a difference was Michael Heine, who picked up 102 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Plymouth's win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Merrimack Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Plymouth didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 20-14 victory against St. Thomas Aquinas on the 1st. Merrimack Valley has also already played their next match, a 55-22 win against Pembroke on the 1st.
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