Mt. Vernon challenged Licking Heights. in a bug-themed battle on Friday. The Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets took a 14-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Licking Heights Hornets. The Yellowjackets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Mt. Vernon still got an impressive performance from Mason Richards, who rushed for 192 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. Those 192 rushing yards gave Richards a new career-high. Mt. Vernon also got a significant boost from Mavrik Gregory, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 119 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Mt. Vernon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Mt. Vernon's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Licking Heights, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-6.
Mt. Vernon will welcome Licking Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Licking Valley is coming into the matchup with three straight victories on the road, so Mt. Vernon will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Licking Heights, they will head out to face off against Watkins Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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