Football Game Preview: Mt. Vernon Heads Out

By Team Reports Sep 17, 2024, 12:52am

Football Preview: Mt. Vernon Wildcats vs. Forest Park Rangers

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Mt. Vernon has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Forest Park Rangers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Friday, Mt. Vernon earned a 28-17 win over Washington.

Meanwhile, while Forest Park put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Tecumseh. Forest Park blew past Tecumseh, posting a 44-0 victory at home. That looming 44-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rangers yet this season.

Mt. Vernon's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for Forest Park, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 3-1.

Mt. Vernon took their win against Forest Park in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 42-20. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mt. Vernon since the squad 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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