The matchup between Breese Central and Mt. Zion on Friday hardly resembled the 17-3 effort from their previous meeting. The Cougars took a 38-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Braves. The loss put an end to the Cougars' undefeated start to the season.
Keller Stocks was a one-man wrecking crew For Mt. Zion. as he rushed for 93 yards and a pair of TDs, and also threw for 164 yards and one touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Stocks has posted since back in October of 2024. Jacob Harvey was another key player, picking up 100 receiving yards and one score.
Having lost for the first time this season, Breese Central fell to 2-1. As for Mt. Zion, they now also have a winning record of 2-1.
Breese Central and Mt. Zion will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Cougars are set to face off against their familiar foe Freeburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Mt. Zion will challenge rival Mattoon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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