Mercer County and Rockridge Victorious, Sherrard Falls In Week 3

The Mercer County Golden Eagles notched their first win of the 2021 season with a 40-26 win over United Friday night. Mercer County trailed 26-24 after three quarters. David Meece gave the Golden Eagles the lead with a 94-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter.

Rockridge has won two in a row after beating Riverdale 55-12 Friday night. The Rockets led 41-6 at halftime. Rockridge quarterback Brayden Deem and wide receiver Nate Henry connected for three touchdowns to lead the Rockets.

Sherrard was shut out at home by Erie-Prophetstown 55-0 on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers never got inside the red zone. Sherrard remained winless with the loss.

A complete look at Week 3 action is below.

 

Lincoln Trail Conference

Mercer County 40 United 26

Abingdon-Avon 52 Ridgewood 14

Princeville 9 Annawan-Wethersfield 8

Knoxville 55 Stark County 14

Macomb 40 ROWVA-Williamsfield 22

 

Three Rivers Conference 

Rockridge 55 Riverdale 12

Erie-Prophetstown 55 Sherrard 0

Monmouth-Roseville 43 Morrison 28

Kewanee 51 Peru St. Bede 27

Mendota 42 Bureau Valley 22

Princeton 49 Spring Valley Hall 20

Orion @ Sterling Newman Central Catholic (6:30 pm broadcast Saturday on WRMJ and WRMJ.com)

 

Prairieland Conference 

Illini West 20 Havana 6

Farmington 61 West Hancock 20

Rushville-Industry 30 Lewiston 0

 

Western Big 6

Rock Island 56 Alleman 0

Sterling 24 Galesburg 21

United Township 22 Geneseo 17

Moline 48 Quincy 35