Mount Vernon got themselves on the board against Eustace on Friday, but Eustace never followed suit. They blew past the Bulldogs, posting a 55-0 victory. The matchup marked the Tigers' most dominant win of the season.
Cade George
| 10/03/25 @ Eustace | 171.9 |
| 08/29/25 @ New Diana | 119.1 |
| 09/26/25 vs Mineola | 116 |
| 09/05/25 vs Rusk | 89.2 |
| 09/12/25 vs Pottsboro | 62.5 |
| + 1 more games |
Leading Mount Vernon to victory were Cade George and Hunter Carrell. George threw for 240 yards and four touchdowns while completing 93.8% of his passes, while Carrell rushed for 92 yards and a pair of scores on only seven carries. George's passing game has become a key predictor of the Tigers' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise.
Another reason for the win was Mount Vernon's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Cordell Carroll, Landry Moss, and Isaiah Hunter, who each picked up one sack apiece.
The victory made it two in a row for Mount Vernon and bumps their season record up to 4-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 20 points in those games. As for Eustace, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Mount Vernon will challenge rival Rains at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Dawson Witherspoon and Jabari Shields. Meanwhile, Eustace is set to face off against their familiar foe Winnsboro at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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