Football Preview: Boonville Pioneers vs. Mt. Vernon Wildcats
The Boonville Pioneers are taking a road trip to face off against the Mt. Vernon Wildcats at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Boonville will be strutting in after a win while Mt. Vernon will be coming in after a defeat.
If Mt. Vernon heads into halftime all tied up, they better play a good second half: that's when Boonville took over last week. Boonville won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Linton-Stockton 21-20. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Pioneers.
Nolan Mckinney was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 103 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 37 receiving yards. He didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended a pass.
Meanwhile, Mt. Vernon unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They were beaten by Forest Park 48-20. The contest marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Boonville's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Mt. Vernon, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Boonville skirted past Mt. Vernon 20-17 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Boonville since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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