Mt. Vernon Mustangs (Mt. Vernon, IA) followers went home pleased Friday as they saw their football team triumph over the visiting Fort Madison Bloodhounds (Fort Madison, IA), 56-0 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Mt. Vernon advances its record to 3-1 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Maquoketa (Maquoketa, IA) to play the Cardinals in a 3A District 3 battle on Friday, September 26. The Cardinals come into the match with a record of 1-3. Maquoketa lost 35-14 in their recent non-league match against Clinton (Clinton, IA)

Coming up next, the Bloodhounds confront the Keokuk Chiefs (Keokuk, IA) in a 3A District 4 match, on Friday, September 26. Fort Madison will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Chiefs come into the match with a 2-2 record after their 62-27 non-league loss to Burlington (Burlington, IA).