Pendleton Heights is 2-8 against Mt. Vernon since September of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Pendleton Heights Arabians will look to defend their home field against the Mt. Vernon Marauders at 7:00 p.m.
Mt. Vernon is facing Pendleton Heights at the wrong time: Pendleton Heights suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a blow against the Dragons, falling 56-17. While losing is never fun, the Arabians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 101st, while the Dragons are ranked 24th).
The losing side was boosted by Jacob Rowley, who picked up 108 receiving yards and a touchdown. Cooper Sims also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 97 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Mt. Vernon can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Delta 49-20 on the road. The Marauders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Mt. Vernon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 319 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Pendleton Heights now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Mt. Vernon, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Pendleton Heights has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 184 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Mt. Vernon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 166.4. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Pendleton Heights strolled past Mt. Vernon in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a score of 24-10. Does Pendleton Heights have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mt. Vernon turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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