Football Recap: Vernon Vikings vs. High Point Wildcats
Vernon entered their matchup against High Point on Monday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Vernon Vikings might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 35-14 to the High Point Wildcats, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. It was the first time this season that the Vikings let down their fans at home.
Jerron Martress was his usual excellent self, rushing for 232 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.6 yards per carry for High Point. Martress' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 113 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was John Elko, who rushed for 32 yards and a touchdown.
Vernon's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 3-4. As for High Point, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Vernon didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 28-0 defeat against Mount Olive on the 10th. High Point has also already played their next match, a 21-14 win against Lenape Valley on the 11th.
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