Rusk extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-2. They took a 33-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mount Vernon Tigers. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Rusk lost, don't look at Drew Lane. Despite the final result, he rushed for 78 yards and one TD on only eight carries. The Eagles also got help from Adrian Tumblin, who showed off his sure hands for 81 receiving yards.
As for Mount Vernon, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 44.0 points this season.
Dawson Witherspoon was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 304 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 12.2 yards per carry. His longest rush was for an incredible 78 yards.
Rusk didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 27-20 defeat against Diboll on the 12th. As for Mount Vernon, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 41-34 loss against Pottsboro on the 12th.
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