Mercer extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 2-4. They fell 30-21 to the Saegertown Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 14-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
As for Saegertown, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 3-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 29.5 points over those games.
William Shaffer had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 105 yards and one score on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 162 yards and a pair of TDs on only 11 passes. He is becoming a predictor of Saegertown's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 2-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Milan Harrison was another key player, picking up 96 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mercer will host Sharpsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Saegertown, they will be playing at home against Maplewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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