Mt. Zion might've scored the first points on Friday, but it was Rochester who claimed the real prize. The Braves fell 28-24 to the Rockets. The Braves lost against the Rockets in their previous head to head back in November of 2016, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 63-21 score last time.
Despite the loss, Mt. Zion still got an impressive performance from Jacob Harvey, who picked up 252 receiving yards and three scores. Harvey really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 88 yards. Another player making a difference was Keller Stocks, who threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per attempt.
Even if they lost, Mt. Zion's defense still kept up the pressure with 3.5 sacks. In that department, Kalvin Becker was the leader with two.
Kaiden Stout had a dynamite game For Rochester., rushing for 300 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also picking up 56 receiving yards and one score. Tanner Beal was another key player, throwing for 111 yards and one touchdown.
Mt. Zion's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Rochester, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Zion will welcome Breese Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rochester, they will host Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Rockets their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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