Watkins Memorial can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They secured a 27-21 W over the Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets. The Warriors have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Yellowjackets, too.
When it comes to explaining why Mt. Vernon lost, don't look at Mason Richards. Despite the final result, he rushed for 138 yards on only 14 carries, and also threw for six yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Richards has posted since back in September of 2023. Mt. Vernon also got a significant boost from Mavrik Gregory, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 102 yards.
Watkins Memorial's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Mt. Vernon, their record now sits at 2-5.
Watkins Memorial will be playing at home against Zanesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Watkins Memorial is facing Zanesville at the right time seeing as Zanesville is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Mt. Vernon, it'll be a Battle of the Bugs Yellowjackets challenges Licking Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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