Mt. Morris unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 54-20 loss at the hands of the Clio Mustangs on Thursday. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Clio was led to victory by D'Marion Erlenbeck and Tommy Collins. Erlenbeck rushed for 130 yards and three scores on only 11 carries, while Collins rushed for 117 yards and a pair of TDs on only five carries. Collins' longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Jackson Gillies, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Looking ahead, Mt. Morris will look to defend their home field on the 5th against Ovid-Elsie at 7:00 p.m. This will be the Panthers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Clio, they will venture away from home to face off against Eastern at 7:00 p.m. on the 5th.
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