Football Recap: Ashland Skates Past Mt. Vernon with Ease

Arrows

Margin (Wins)

10/17/25 vs Wooster	45
10/31/25 vs Mt. Vernon	35
09/19/25 vs Dover	35
08/29/25 vs Marion Harding	35
10/10/25 vs West Holmes	33

Ashland had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets, posting a 56-21 win. The result was nothing new for the Arrows, who have now won nine contests by 27 points or more so far this season.

When it comes to explaining why Mt. Vernon lost on Friday, don't look at Mason Richards. Despite the final result, he rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also threw for 56 yards and one TD. Richards' longest rush was for an incredible 71 yards. Mt. Vernon also got a significant boost from Jake Hubbard, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 81 yards.

Ashland's victory bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Mt. Vernon, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-5.

Looking ahead, Ashland will square off against St. Francis DeSales at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Stallions will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Arrows surely won't give up without a fight. Mt. Vernon does not have any more games scheduled as of now.