Delhi defeats Merryville 23-12

The Delhi Bears defeated the Merryville Panthers, 23-12 last Friday night.

“We played a lot better in the second half,” Delhi Head Coach Storm Ridgeway said, noting that the team came out of halftime with a 6-6 tie.

Ridgeway noted that Charles Cooper was the top player for the game.

“He played a lot both ways and gave 100 percent,” Ridgeway said. Cameron Smith also played a good game with a pick six.

The win leaves the Bears at 1-0 on the season as they prepare to take on the 1-1 Delhi Charter School Gators at 7 p.m. Friday night at Delhi Charter School.

“In the town of Delhi, this is a big game,” Ridgeway said. “Me and their coach go back a long way and we’re both looking forward to it.”