Vernon dropped to 4-3 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They were outmatched by the Mount Olive Marauders and fell 62-27. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 28-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Vernon's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kimkowski Nate, who threw for 182 yards and three TDs.
As for Mount Olive, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. Fans of they have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Brayden Longo had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 233 yards and five scores while picking up 14.6 yards per carry. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Frank Gallo, who rushed for 33 yards and one touchdown.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vernon will take on Lakeland Regional at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Mount Olive, they will challenge Wayne Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Longo and Elizer Estevez.
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