Mount Vernon couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the New Diana Eagles on Friday, falling 68-17.
Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Michael Ross, who rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Jayden Doss, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
DeJuan Johnson had an outrageously good game for New Diana as he rushed for 215 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, and also threw for 92 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Davyon Mapps, who rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
Mount Vernon will venture away from home to challenge Rusk at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mount Vernon is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for New Diana, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Gladewater at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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