Football Preview: Mt. Vernon Wildcats vs. Boonville Pioneers
The Mt. Vernon Wildcats will square off against the Boonville Pioneers at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Mt. Vernon will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
Mt. Vernon is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Forest Park just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They took a blow against the Rangers, falling 48-20. The contest marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Meanwhile, Boonville's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They slipped by Linton-Stockton 21-20. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Pioneers.
Boonville found their leader in underclassman Nolan Mckinney, who rushed for 103 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 37 receiving yards. Mckinney also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending a pass.
Boonville wouldn't let Linton-Stockton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Tanner Garrett, Camryn Shofner, Tyler Klaner, and Klaner picked up one apiece.
Mt. Vernon's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Boonville, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Mt. Vernon couldn't quite finish off Boonville when the teams last played back in September of 2023 and fell 20-17. Will Mt. Vernon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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