Mercersburg Academy hasn't had much luck against Pennington recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Storm will host the Red Hawks at 1:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Saturday.
Pennington better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if Mercersburg Academy's game on Wednesday is any indication, that's when Mercersburg Academy really gets things going. The Storm's defense stepped up to hand Spring Mills a 3-0 shutout.
Mercersburg Academy hit the Cardinals with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Ewan McDowell, Christian Garcia-Rivas, and Grant Wilkinson.
Meanwhile, Pennington faced Hunterdon Central in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Red Hawks blew past the Red Devils 5-1. Considering Pennington have won six matchups by more than two goals this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
The win was the fourth in a row for Pennington, bringing their record up to 6-3. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those four contests. As for Mercersburg Academy, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
Mercersburg Academy suffered a grim 7-0 defeat to Pennington when the teams last played back in September of 2024. Will the Storm 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 soccer content.
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