Football Recap: Mineral County Serpents vs. Virginia City Muckers
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| 10/03/25 - Home | 46-8 W |
| 10/05/24 - Away | 27-48 L |
| 09/02/23 - Away | 30-34 L |
| 09/24/22 - Away | 24-42 L |
| 04/02/21 - Home | 28-26 W |
| + 5 more games |
Mineral County hadn't done well against Virginia City recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Serpents blew past the Muckers, posting a 46-8 win. The result was nothing new for the Serpents, who have now won four games by 30 points or more so far this season.
A big part of Mineral County's victory came down to the chemistry between Chase Reeves and his top target Quentin Isom. Reeves threw for 260 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.4 yards per attempt while Isom gained 159 total yards. What's more, Isom racked up 160 receiving yards, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Justin Millan was in the mix too, providing Mineral County with one score.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Mineral County's defense and their nine sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Christopher Orozco and Reeves, who racked up 5.5 sacks between them. Reeves is also on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last three games he's played. Mineral County received some extra help from Millan, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
When it comes to explaining why Virginia City lost, don't look at Caleb Olee. Despite the final result, he rushed for 79 yards and one TD.
The win was the fourth in a row for Mineral County, bringing their record up to 4-1. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 5.0 points on average over those games. As for Virginia City, they dropped their record down to 2-4 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Mineral County will face off against McDermitt at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. The Serpents will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 47.4 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Virginia City, they will square off against Owyhee at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Muckers will be up against the Braves' rather soft defense (which has allowed 36.5 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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