Mt. Vernon extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Friday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were dealt a 71-0 defeat at the hands of the New Palestine Dragons. While losing is never fun, the Marauders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 81st, while the Dragons are ranked sixth).
Mason Meyer threw for 57 yards on 12 of 31 attempts.
As for New Palestine, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. The team's perfect season has a lot to do with their offensive performance: the team's won by an average of 34.6 points thus far.
New Palestine got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Caden Jacobia out in front who rushed for 125 yards, and also picked up 35 receiving yards and one touchdown. Jacobia got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 78 yards. Kade Stephens helped out on the ground, rushing for 89 yards and a rushing touchdown.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Mt. Vernon is set to square off against their familiar foe Delta at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, New Palestine will challenge rival Pendleton Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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