Boy, what a difference two weeks can have on the way a team plays. West Middlesex lost to Mercer 42-6 on November 4 to close the regular season with a 5-4 record; however, Friday night was much different.
The Big Reds jumped out to a 24-0 lead in the early stages of the third quarter en route to a 44-34 victory over Mercer. West Middlesex has won four of the last five games. In their four victories since October 21, the Big Reds have outscored their opponents by a count of 195-55. West Middlesex (7-4) will now advance to the District 10 Class A finals next week against Sharpsville which will be a rematch from the 2006 title tilt when the Big Red won, 35-13.
Mercer (8-3) was denied their fourth trip to the district finals. The Mustangs had won eight of their last nine games prior to Friday night's shocking loss.
West Middlesex's District Final History (3-0)
2006 (A) - def. Sharpsville, 35-13
2003 (A) - def. Cochranton, 7-6 OT
2002 (A) - def. Eisenhower, 21-17
