Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mt. Vernon). They blew past the Collinsville Kahoks 45-21 on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Rams, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Despite the loss, Collinsville still got an impressive performance from Chase Reynolds, who rushed for 132 yards on only ten carries, and also threw for 79 yards and a touchdown. Reynolds' longest rush was for an impressive 67 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
The win got Mt. Vernon back to even at 2-2. As for Collinsville, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mt. Vernon will square off against Archbishop Hoban at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Archbishop Hoban will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Mt. Vernon surely won't give up without a fight. As for Collinsville, they will face off against Granite City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Collinsville is facing Granite City at the right time seeing as Granite City is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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