MIAA D2 Playoffs: (6) Peabody 21, (11) Lincoln-Sudbury 0 – Tanners head to quarterfinals with stout defense

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent PEABODY - Dominik Mercier's three touchdowns led No. 6 Peabody to a shutout of No. 11 Lincoln Sudbury in an MIAA D2 first round game on Friday night. The inclement weather made it difficult for much passing in the opening round, so the Tanners (7-2) relied on a solid ground game and strong defense. Early on, both teams struggled to generate offense, although the Tanners...