Gladewater is 0-5 against Mount Vernon since November of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Bears will head out to take on the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Gladewater will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
On Friday, Gladewater made easy work of White Oak and carried off a 42-20 victory. The result was nothing new for the Bears, who have now won six contests by 22 points or more so far this season.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Tigers on Friday. Mount Vernon secured a 32-27 W over Commerce.
Gladewater better keep an eye on Dawson Witherspoon. He was instrumental in Mount Vernon's win, rushing for 233 yards and one score while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards Witherspoon has posted since back in September.
Mount Vernon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. They are 5-2 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Mount Vernon didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Hunter Carrell and Andres Diaz. Mount Vernon received some extra help from Nathan Worthen, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Gladewater's record now sits at 9-1. As for Mount Vernon, their record is now 6-4.
Gladewater was taken down by Mount Vernon 49-7 in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Witherspoon, who rushed for 237 yards and four TDs while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. Now that the Bears know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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