The Mt. Vernon Mustangs will head out to take on the Assumption Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Mt. Vernon will head out to face Assumption after giving up their first home loss of the season on Friday. The Mustangs fell just short of Wahlert by a score of 23-21. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since November 16, 2024.
Meanwhile, Assumption owes their defense a big pat on the back after their performance on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Center Point-Urbana 28-0. Considering the Knights have won four contests by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Assumption's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-3. The road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 35.0 points over those games. As for Mt. Vernon, they suffered their first home loss, dropping their record down to 5-3.
Everything came up roses for Mt. Vernon against Assumption when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 46-14 win. Do the Mustangs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Knights turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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