Merritt Academy has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 29.42 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were dealt a 57-14 loss at the hands of the Algonac Muskrats. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Muskrats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2020.
Merritt Academy's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Algonac, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Merritt Academy will venture away from home to take on Memphis at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Algonac, they are taking a road trip to face off against Croswell-Lexington at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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