Saegertown hadn't done well against Mercer recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Saegertown Panthers came out on top against the Mercer Mustangs by a score of 14-7. That's two games straight that the Panthers have won by exactly seven points.
Aaron Shartle was the offensive standout of the match as he rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown.
The victory got Saegertown back to even at 3-3. As for Mercer, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Saegertown will take on Maplewood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Maplewood is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Saegertown will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Mercer, they will head out on the road to challenge Sharpsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sharpsville will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Mercer surely won't give up without a fight.
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