After two games on the road, Alton is heading back home. They will welcome the Mt. Vernon Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Alton will be strutting in after a win while Mt. Vernon will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with 13 losses in a row dating back to last season, Alton finally turned things around against O'Fallon on Friday. They walked away with a 30-17 victory over the Panthers. The Redbirds' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Riley Smith was the offensive standout of the contest as he threw for 177 yards on ten of 18 attempts, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Meanwhile, a win for Mt. Vernon just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against Centralia, falling 42-16.
Alton's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Mt. Vernon, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Alton was taken down by Mt. Vernon 49-14 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will Alton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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