Football Recap: Mt. Pleasant Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Oct 29, 2024, 9:03am

Football Recap: Mt. Pleasant Vikings vs. Elizabeth Forward Warriors

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Mt. Pleasant lost against Elizabeth Forward back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Mt. Pleasant Vikings took a blow against the Elizabeth Forward Warriors, falling 56-26. The Vikings haven't had much luck with the Warriors recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.

It was another big night for Charlie Nigut, who rushed for 167 yards and four touchdowns, and also picked up 43 receiving yards for Elizabeth Forward. That's the most rushing yards Nigut has posted since back in September. Connor Stokes was in the mix too, providing Elizabeth Forward with two touchdowns.

Mt. Pleasant's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Elizabeth Forward, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-3.

Mt. Pleasant will take on Freeport at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Freeport is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning Mt. Pleasant will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Elizabeth Forward does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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