The La Porte Slicers will take on the Merrillville Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for La Porte: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Merrillville has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road also dating back to last season.
Last Friday, La Porte came up short against Lake Central and fell 24-12.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Friday Merrillville sidestepped Michigan City for a 14-12 victory.
Merrillville found their leader in underclassman Cameron Jordan, who rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. Jac'Quarious Johnson handled things on the ground, rushing for 86 yards and a rushing touchdown.
La Porte's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Merrillville, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
La Porte took a serious blow against Merrillville in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 40-0. Will La Porte 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 football content.
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