Football Recap: Mary G. Montgomery Vikings vs. Baker Hornets
Mary G. Montgomery's offense rose to the challenge against a Hornets defense that boasted an average of only 13.13 points allowed on Friday. The Mary G. Montgomery Vikings had just enough and edged the Baker Hornets out 34-31. Winning may never get old, but the Vikings sure are getting used to it with their eighth in a row.
Mary G. Montgomery's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Shermar Elston, who picked up 108 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Thomas White was another key back, rushing for 67 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Mary G. Montgomery was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 273 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive contests.
Despite the loss, Baker still got an impressive performance from Jailen Wheeler, who rushed for 140 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry, and also picked up 64 receiving yards and a touchdown. Wheeler was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 64 yards.
Mary G. Montgomery's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for Baker, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-2 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mary G. Montgomery and Davidson are set to duel on Friday. One thing working in Mary G. Montgomery's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six matches. As for Baker, they will face off against Fairhope at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Baker is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28.5 points per game this season.
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