If Merrimack Valley was feeling good fresh off their 28-7 takedown of Kennett last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Merrimack Valley The Pride came up short against the Trinity Pioneers on Saturday, falling 44-18. The The Pride lost against the Pioneers in their previous head to head back in October of 2017, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 20-17 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Merrimack Valley lost, don't look at Reece Clermont. Despite the final result, he picked up 63 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 78 yards on only 11 carries.
Merrimack Valley now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Trinity, their win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Merrimack Valley will stay at home for another week and welcome Kingswood at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Merrimack Valley is facing Kingswood at the right time seeing as Kingswood is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Trinity, their road trip will continue as they head out to face St. Thomas Aquinas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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