Comanches
| 09/12/25 @ Granite City | 62 |
| 09/19/25 @ Carbondale | 40 |
| 08/29/25 @ Lutheran | 31 |
| 10/03/25 @ Mt. Vernon | 24 |
Cahokia won the last time they faced Mt. Vernon and things went their way on Friday too. The Comanches blew past the Rams 42-18. The Comanches might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 24 points or more this season.
Nigel Gooden had another great game (as he tends to do), throwing for 196 yards and two touchdowns on only 18 passes, while also rushing for 38 yards and one score. Cahokia also got a significant boost from Machai Henderson, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 86 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Cahokia was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 237 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 191 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Another reason for the win was Cahokia's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Malik Mazyun, Machail Henderson, and Zehki McCuller, who each picked up one sack apiece. Cahokia received some extra help from Antonio Morris, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Cahokia pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 44.4 points over those games. As for Mt. Vernon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Cahokia wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 40-8 win against Centralia on the 10th. As for Mt. Vernon, they have also already played their next game, a 62-6 victory against Granite City on the 10th.
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