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Mount Vernon Plays West Delaware

September 13, 2018

Photos from the game we thought was a 35-33 upset, but became a Mustang forfeit. 

Coach Preston Pedersen and senior Blake Booth embrace after touchdown by senior Paul Ryan. Photo by Lauren McCollum. 
Senior Paul Ryan stands ready to take the handoff from Sophomore Brady Ketchum. Photo by Lauren McCollum. 
Seniors Ryan Clark and Blake Booth celebrate teammate Paul Ryan’s touchdown. Photo by Lauren McCollum. 
Coach Preston Peterson huddles with the football team during the third quarter of the varsity game against West Delaware. Photo by Emily Wery.
Senior halfback Paul Ryan tries to evade a tackle from junior Joe Burke of West Delaware. Photo by Emily Wery.

Senior Blake Booth breaks away after a touchdown pass against the Hawks. Photo by Emily Wery.

Seniors Blake Booth and Paul Ryan celebrate a touchdown by Ryan in the second quarter. Photo by Caroline Voss.
Senior Tyler Elliott defends a pass intended for West Delaware’s Gavin Soppe. Photo by Caroline Voss.
Sophomore Brady Ketchum pitches the ball to senior running back Paul Ryan. Photo by Caroline Voss.
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Senior Miles Francois holds the state participant trophy after his last game. Francois had an incredible senior season with 29.5 total tackles, 17 solo tackles, 9.5 sacks, and 4 tackles for loss.
All or Nothing
State qualifier banner in hand, the team is ecstatic to finish the night 1-0. The Mustangs defeated the Independence Mustangs 50-6 in the first round of playoffs. MVFB will be playing their second round next Friday(Nov. 4) at Williamsburg. Go stangs! Photos taken on Oct. 27.
Unbreakable
With all his strength, senior lineman Tavian Gorsch (60) battles his opponent. The Mustangs finish the night 1-0 once again against the Keokuk Chiefs with a score of 56-7. Mount Vernon ends the regular season as District Champs with a record of 8-1. The Mustangs will play the first round of playoffs at the MAC on Oct. 28 against the Independence Mustangs.
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Unbothered by the cold rain, sophomore Mikey Ryan(3) is ready for whats to come. The Mustangs destroyed the Washington Demons 65-6 on Oct. 13.
Mustangs Stay Ready
After sophomore Mikey Ryan(3) turns the ball over in the opposing endzone, making a 100-yd run for a touchdown, Ryan and his teammates come off the field to the sideline laughing in disbelief. The Mustangs beat the Fort Madison Bloodhounds 45-7 on Oct 6.
A Chilly Win
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