Erie was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were beaten by the McDowell Trojans 37-7. While losing is never fun, the Royals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 213th, while the Trojans are ranked 52nd).
Erie's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for McDowell, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Coming up, Erie will head out to square off against Hickory at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for McDowell, they will welcome Meadville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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