Two dominant backs in Dawson Witherspoon and Jabari Shields are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Mount Vernon Tigers will be playing at home against the Rains Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Mount Vernon's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Eustace 55-0. That 55 point margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
Cade George
| 10/03/25 @ Eustace | 240 |
| 09/26/25 vs Mineola | 196 |
| 09/19/25 @ Atlanta | 48 |
| 09/12/25 vs Pottsboro | 45 |
| 09/05/25 vs Rusk | 97 |
| + 6 more games |
Mount Vernon can attribute much of their success to Cade George, who threw for 240 yards and four touchdowns while completing 93.8% of his passes, and Hunter Carrell, who rushed for 92 yards and a pair of TDs on only seven carries. That's the most passing yards George has posted since back in October of 2024.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Mount Vernon's defense and their 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.
Meanwhile, Rains earned a 29-20 win over Eustace last Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildcats.
Mount Vernon better keep an eye on Taisean Shields. He was instrumental in Rains' win, rushing for 93 yards on only nine carries.
Mount Vernon's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Rains, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Mount Vernon has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 287 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Rains struggles in that department as they've been averaging 217.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Mount Vernon couldn't quite get it done against Rains in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 as they fell 42-35. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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