Football Preview: Pendleton Heights Arabians vs. Mt. Vernon Marauders
Pendleton Heights hasn't had much luck against Mt. Vernon recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Pendleton Heights Arabians will host the Mt. Vernon Marauders at 7:00 p.m.
Mt. Vernon is facing Pendleton Heights at the wrong time: Pendleton Heights suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They had to suffer through a 56-17 loss at the hands of the Dragons. While losing is never fun, the Arabians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 101st, while the Dragons are ranked 24th).
The losing side was boosted by Jacob Rowley, who picked up 108 receiving yards and a touchdown. Cooper Sims also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 97 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Mt. Vernon came into Friday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They claimed a resounding 49-20 victory over Delta on the road. The Marauders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Pendleton Heights now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Mt. Vernon, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Pendleton Heights strolled past Mt. Vernon in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a score of 24-10. Will Pendleton Heights repeat their success, or does Mt. Vernon have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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