The Mount Vernon Mustangs opened up district play with Northeast Goose Lake on Friday, Sept. 11 this was also their first home game. The Mustangs played at Ash Park and Cornell field in front of a standing room only crowd.

In the first quarter Mount Vernon starts off strong with eight minutes left when Sophomore quarterback Drew Adams, hooks up with Senior Tommy Hook for a 33 yard pass. On the next play Junior Jack Cochrane runs it in from the 1 yard line for a touchdown. Junior Sam Moore’s kick is good for the extra point.

On the next series of downs Adams throws a pass to senior Connor Hermann for  a 71 yard gain. Touchdown Mount Vernon. Score is 14-0, Mount Vernon.

With 30 seconds left in the first quarter Adams throws a pass to Hook for a 9 yard gain running it through the end zone and his second score of the night. Moore’s kick is good.

At the beginning of the 2nd quarter Carter Rodman catches a 30 yard pass taking it in for a touchdown.

With Six minutes and 15 seconds left in the second quarter Cochrane runs the ball 2 yards for a touchdown. Extra point is no good.

Mount Vernon goes into it’s 2 minute offense with 1:30 left in the half. With 22 seconds left before halftime Adams pass is complete to Hermann scoring yet another touchdown. Stangs are up 46-7 going into halftime.

After a scoreless 3rd quarter on the offensive side of the ball, but some stellar defense we go into the fourth quarter.

With six minutes and twenty-seven seconds left in the game Jack Cochrane scores a touchdown running it from the 3 yard line. The Mustangs win with a final score of 53-15.

Assistant Coach Haddy was very pleased with how the boys played on Friday night. “On the defensive side, I thought we played pretty well. We installed some new looks during the week and our kids did a nice job of executing those looks. I thought we did a good job taking away the things that Northeast wanted to do. Our kids played with tremendous energy throughout, which was a lot of fun to watch.”

Mount Vernon averaged 7 yards per offensive possession. “The game went well, and was a great start to our season,” Junior Ian Bootsmiller gives his opinion on how the game went overall. I think we could’ve established the run game more, because we relied on the pass game most of the time. Our defense did really well and was dominant most of the game.”

This Friday September 18 Mount Vernon plays host to the Camanche Indians.  This will be homecoming for the Mustangs and the night will feature several neat events.  Between the JV and Varsity game the 1993 and 1994 State Championship teams will be recognized.  Also that night the Alumni hall of fame will be recognized, the homecoming court will be recognized, the Mustang Marching Band will perform.  

Come early to the contest prior to the game when the team takes the field the Mustang Athletic Department has some neat entrance activities that will brighten your day.  

By Maggie Rechkemmer