Mountain View was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Lanier Longhorns, falling 49-21. While losing is never fun, the Bears can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 236th, while the Longhorns are ranked 85th).
Mountain View's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jahmir Joseph, who rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 54 receiving yards.
Mountain View wouldn't let Lanier keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mountain View can thank Jamari Sumpter and David Ruiz-Diaz for forcing both of them.
Among those leading the charge was Ben Vanden Bos, who threw for 159 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 70 yards on only seven carries. Dmajai Hightower was in the mix as well, providing Lanier with two touchdowns touchdowns.
Mountain View's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Lanier, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mountain View will challenge Seckinger at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lanier, they will take on North Forsyth at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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