Orange senior co-Captain Eryk Mercado made a big impression in the Panthers’ Big 8 Conference Opener on Friday night. Mercado, who was a first-team All-Big 8 selection last season, made two interceptions as Orange defeated East Chapel Hill 56-0 on Friday night at Wildcat Stadium. Mercado also got some snaps at running back and wide receiver. Having already been a member of two Big 8 Conference championship teams at Orange, Mercado has an eye on playing at the next leve as he attended several summer camps at various colleges across the state. But first, Mercado wants to put Orange back atop the Big 8. Next week, the Panthers host Southern Durham.
Orange Senior Eryk Mercado Talks Two Interceptions vs. East Chapel Hill
Orange senior co-Captain Eryk Mercado made a big impression in the Panthers’ Big 8 Conference Opener on Friday night. Mercado, who was a first-team All-Big 8 selection last season, made two interceptions as Orange defeated East Chapel Hill 56-0 on Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.