New Castle hasn't had much luck against Mt. Vernon recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Trojans will host the Marauders at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between New Castle and Delta, and Delta kept the tradition alive. The Trojans fell 27-20 to the Eagles on Friday.
Despite their loss, New Castle saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Alijah Turner, who picked up 116 receiving yards and three touchdowns, was perhaps the best of all. Turner also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up 0.5 sacks and making three total tackles (1.0 for loss). Carson Bell was another key passer, throwing for 206 yards and three TDs.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Mt. Vernon and Pendleton Heights meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Marauders were dealt a 56-13 defeat at the hands of the Arabians. The Marauders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-7.
Although Mt. Vernon took the loss, they still got scores from Mason Meyer and Evan Privett.
Even if they lost, Mt. Vernon's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Grady Furnas, Alex Robbins, and Lukas Quispe, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Mt. Vernon's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for New Castle, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
New Castle might still be hurting after the 45-21 loss they got from Mt. Vernon when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Trojans, Ryker Baer (who picked up 153 receiving yards and a pair of scores) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
