Mendon got themselves on the board against Colon on Friday, but Colon never followed suit. They claimed a resounding 66-0 victory over the Colon Magi on the road. That looming 66-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Hornets yet this season.
Mendon's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Owen Gorham led the charge by rushing for 86 yards and two touchdowns. Gorham also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks and making four total tackles in addition to snagging an interception. Ryder Gorham was another key player, rushing for 57 yards and a touchdown.
Mendon's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB four times. Colon's QB won't forget Gorham anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Gorham is also on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
The win for Mendon keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. As for Colon, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Mendon will welcome Bellevue at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Bellevue: 11.4, Mendon: 6.8) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Colon, they are taking a road trip to challenge St. Philip Catholic Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Philip Catholic Central's defense has only allowed 15.5 points per game this season, so Colon's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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