Mount View is 3-0 against Sherman since October of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Mount View Golden Knights will play host again on Friday to welcome the Sherman Tide, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with seven defeats in a row dating back to last season, Mount View finally turned things around against Bland County on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Bears 35-8 at home. Considering the Golden Knights' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Meanwhile, Sherman didn't have too much trouble with Pocahontas County on the road last Saturday as they won 34-20.
Trey Lester went supernova for Sherman, rushing for 128 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while also picking up 107 receiving yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 84 yards. Eli Pauley was another key player, throwing for 160 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes.
Mount View's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Sherman, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Mount View was able to grind out a solid win over Sherman in their previous matchup back in November of 2021, winning 18-6. Will Mount View repeat their success, or does Sherman have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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