Mt. Zion had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They claimed a resounding 37-7 win over the Limestone Rockets on the road. Given the Braves' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 75th, while the Rockets are ranked 376th), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Keller Stocks had a dynamite game for Mt. Zion, throwing for 302 yards and five touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes, and also rushing for 44 yards. JC Anderson was another key player, picking up 118 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mt. Zion will head out to take on Triad at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Limestone, they are taking a road trip to square off against Galesburg at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Limestone is looking for their season?s first victory.
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