The Mt. Vernon Wildcats will challenge the Boonville Pioneers at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Mt. Vernon will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
Mt. Vernon is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Forest Park just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They had to suffer through a 48-20 loss at the hands of the Rangers. The matchup marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Boonville's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 21-20 victory over Linton-Stockton. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Pioneers.
Boonville found their leader in underclassman Nolan Mckinney, who rushed for 103 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 37 receiving yards. Mckinney also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending a pass.
Mt. Vernon's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Boonville, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Mt. Vernon couldn't quite finish off Boonville in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 and fell 20-17. Will Mt. Vernon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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