Mineola is still winless after their contest against Mount Vernon on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Mount Vernon Tigers by a score of 17-14. The game marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Even though they lost, Mineola was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 212 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 212 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Dawson Witherspoon was a one-man wrecking crew for Mount Vernon as he rushed for 185 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Witherspoon has posted since back in November of 2023.
Mineola's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Mount Vernon, the win snapped their losing streak at six games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-5 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mineola will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Malakoff at 7:30 p.m. on October 11th. As for Mount Vernon, they will be playing at home against Eustace at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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