FAIRFIELD, C.T. – The Merrimack College Football team took on Sacred Heart this Saturday afternoon for the Yankee Conference Championship. Despite falling 42-37, the Warriors saw impressive performances from both
Ayden Pereira and
Brendon Wyatt on the ground combining for 262 yards.
Merrimack College football kicked off their day with a 63-yard run from junior
Brendon Wyatt. The Maryland native tallied a total of 95 yards on the ground, leading him to a season high. Quarterback
Ayden Pereira did it all with two passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns. Pereira completed his first touchdown of the day to wide receiver
Seth Sweitzer for 13 yards. In the second half, the New Hampshire native ran for two touchdowns. The first going for 13 yards and the second for 26. Pereira's 169 yards on the ground is a career high. In the late stages of the fourth quarter, it was
DeMarcus McElroy who caught his first career touchdown with the Warriors.
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The Warriors finish their season next week in North Andover where they will face Fordham University. Kickoff at Duane Stadium is slated for 12 noon.
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