Football Preview: Mt. Vernon Rams vs. Marion Wildcats
Mt. Vernon is 1-8 against Marion since September of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Mt. Vernon Rams will be playing in front of their home fans against the Marion Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Mt. Vernon beat Carbondale 31-20.
Meanwhile, while Marion put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Granite City. Marion claimed a resounding 51-0 victory over Granite City on the road. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.
Marion got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ryian Calonne out in front who rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. Another pass catcher making a difference was Blake Winters, who gained 78 total yards and two touchdowns.
The victory got Mt. Vernon back to even at 1-1. As for Marion, their win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0.
Mt. Vernon came up short against Marion in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 20-14. Will Mt. Vernon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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