Joe Mercik is a former professional footballer who played for the Rochester Rhinos among other teams. He graduated from Penfield High School

Penfield High School

Penfield High School is a public high school located in Penfield, New York, a suburb of Rochester, New York. It offers a comprehensive curriculum for students in grades 9-12. The principal is Dr...

 in 1993 whereupon he took his talents to the University of Buffalo. Following his collegiate career, he was signed by and played for the Rhinos, before leaving the states to play with Germany. After his spell overseas, he returned to the USL playing for the Cincinnati Riverhawks

Cincinnati Riverhawks

The Cincinnati Riverhawks were a professional soccer team that debuted in the USISL Premier Development League in 1997 and joined the A-League from 1998 to 2003...

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