{"id":108350,"date":"2026-02-08T10:28:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T10:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/108350\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T10:28:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T10:28:21","slug":"simon-gonzalezs-big-game-cant-quite-lead-erie-first-christian-academy-over-mercyhurst-prep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/108350\/","title":{"rendered":"Simon Gonzalez’s Big Game Can’t Quite Lead Erie First Christian Academy over Mercyhurst Prep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Erie First Christian Academy<\/a> has been a dominant force so far, but they’re in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They lost to the Mercyhurst Prep Lakers<\/a> on the road by a 69-54 margin on Friday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they’ve met, the home team has come away the winner.<\/p>\n

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Simon Gonzalez<\/p>\n

02\/06\/26 @ Mercyhurst Prep2802\/03\/26 vs Eisenhower1701\/30\/26 vs Varsity Opponent2301\/28\/26 @ Union City19<\/p>\n

Erie First Christian Academy’s defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Simon Gonzalez<\/a>, who posted 28 points. Gonzalez’s evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Avery Collins<\/a>, who put up 16 points.<\/p>\n

Trent Bengel<\/a> had another great game (as he tends to do), putting up 21 points along with eight rebounds and four blocks for Mercyhurst Prep. Ryan Harris<\/a> was another key player, posting 12 points and five assists.<\/p>\n

Erie First Christian Academy’s loss dropped their record down to 15-6. As for Mercyhurst Prep, they have been performing well recently as they’ve won ten of their last 13 games. That’s provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season.<\/p>\n

Erie First Christian Academy will take on Union City at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Erie First Christian Academy will be up against the Bears’ rather soft defense (which has allowed 62 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Mercyhurst Prep, they will square off against Varsity Opponent at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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