The Mt. Vernon Rams will face off against the Alton Redbirds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Mt. Vernon is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Centralia on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Mt. Vernon lost 42-16 to Centralia.
Meanwhile, Alton had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 30-17 win over O'Fallon on Friday. The Redbirds' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Riley Smith looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 177 yards on ten of 18 attempts, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Mt. Vernon has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Alton, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-7.
Everything came up roses for Mt. Vernon against Alton in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 49-14 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mt. Vernon since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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