After soaring to 56 points the game before, Newark was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They lost to the Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets at home by a 24-7 margin. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellowjackets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Bodie Smith threw for 94 yards on eight of 21 attempts. Brody Driskel was his top target, picking up 37 receiving yards. On the ground, Alex Irvin rushed for 71 yards and one TD.
Mason Richards had a dynamite game For Mt. Vernon., rushing for 80 yards and three scores. Landon Dawson got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Newark's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Mt. Vernon, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newark will challenge Zanesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mt. Vernon, they will venture away from home to take on Hayes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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