MUSTANGS CHARGE PAST MT. PISGAH PATRIOTS 41-21

Mustangs Charge Past Mt. Pisgah Patriots 41-21

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MV Athletics | 8/24/2018


SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - The Mount Vernon varsity football team jumped out to a 20-0 lead and never looked back, charging past the Mt. Pisgah Patriots (0-2) 41-21 on Friday afternoon at the Glenn Campus Football Field for the 2018 home opener.

The win is the first in program history over Mt. Pisgah for the Mustangs (1-1) as well.

The Mustang offense totaled a whopping 574 yards, including 310 yards receiving and 264 yards rushing, en route to the victory.

After a scoreless first quarter, the Mustangs posted three touchdowns in the second quarter to take a commanding 20-0 lead.

With 9:18 to play in the half, senior Austin Douglas broke free on a rush up the middle for a 31-yard touchdown. Will Lavender's extra point was no good, but Mount Vernon still led 6-0.

After forcing the Patriots to punt, Mount Vernon marched down the field and scored once more.

On fourth down, sophomore Blake Kytle connected with Justin Douglas on a 38-yard touchdown reception. Lavender was successful on his point-after and Mount Vernon led 13-0 with 2:42 to play in the half.

The Patriots marched down the field and were threatening to score at the end of the half, but the Mustang defense rose to the occasion.

Senior John Watson intercepted Connor Norwood's pass on the two-yard line to give the ball back to Mount Vernon with 34 seconds remaining.

On the ensuing play, Austin Douglas rushed up the sideline, broke free and ran home a 98-yard touchdown with 16 seconds remaining in the first half. Lavender connected on the PAT and Mount Vernon led at halftime 20-0.

The Mustangs came out ablaze to start the second half.

With 9:13 to play in the third period, Kytle found Andrew Douglas for a 38-yard touchdown. Lavender made the PAT and the Mustangs led 27-0.

The Patriots scored the next two touchdowns of the contest, the first on a Connor Norwood 12-yard run. Payton Broaddus made the PAT for a 27-7 contest.

On the ensuing drive, Kytle's pass was picked off by Chase Grande and returned 68-yards for another Patriot touchdown.

Broaddus' PAT was good and Mustang lead was cut to 27-14.

The Mustangs answered with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach.

With 11:51 to play, Kytle linked up with Austin Douglas for a 38-yard touchdown. Lavender nailed the PAT and the Mustangs held a 34-14 advantage.

Five minutes later, Mount Vernon struck again.

Austin Douglas rushed in a seven-yard touchdown on a wildcat formation. Lavender made the extra point and the Mustangs led 41-14.

The Patriots added the final score of the contest with 2:13 to play on a Connor Norwood one-yard rush.

Mount Vernon was led in rushing by Austin Douglas, who finished with 12 carries, 199 yards and four touchdowns.

Justin Douglas led the Mustangs in receiving with eight grabs, 130 yards and one touchdown.

Kytle finished 22-for-32 with 310 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.

The Mustang defense was in full effect as well, forcing two interceptions, one fumble while allowing just 269 yards.

Mount Vernon keyed in on the Patriot rushing attack as well, allowing 28 rushes for just 86 yards.

Norwood led the Patriots in rushing with 14 carries, 61 yards and two touchdowns.

He was also 14-for-37, 183 yards and two interceptions under center.

The Mustangs are back on the gridiron on Friday, August 31, traveling to Macon, Ga. to take on the First Presbyterian Day School Vikings.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Austin Childers Field at George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium.

The Mount Vernon Athletic Department strives to build the student-athlete by providing a five-star experience built on community, relentlessness, innovation, hospitality and professionalism. As a school of inquiry, innovation and impact grounded in Christian values, we prepare all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. For more information on Mount Vernon athletics, visit www.mountvernonathletics.com and follow @MV_Athletics on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news on the Mustangs.

BOX SCORE:

MOUNT VERNON 41, MT. PISGAH 21

MP 0-0-14-7 -- 21
MV 0-20-7-14 -- 41

Second Quarter
MV: Austin Douglas 31-yard run (Kick failed)
MV: Justin Douglas 38-yard pass from Blake Kytle (Will Lavender kick)
MV: Austin Douglas 98-yard run (Lavender kick)

Third Quarter
MV: Andrew Douglas 38-yard pass from Kytle (Lavender kick)
MP: Connor Norwood 12-yard run (Payton Broaddus kick)
MP: Chase Grande 68-yard interception return (Broaddus kick)

Fourth Quarter
MV: Austin Douglas 38-yard pass from Kytle (Lavender kick)
MV: Austin Douglas 7-yard run (Lavender kick)
MP: Connor Norwood 1-yard run (Broaddus kick)

MP ----- MV
First Downs: 15 ----- 16
Rushing: 28-86 ----- 25-264
Passing: 14-37, 183 yards, 2 INT ----- 22-32, 310 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Fumbles/Fumbles Lost: 1/1 ----- 0
Penalties/Yards: 7/50 ----- 10/71

RUSHING: MP - Connor Norwood 14-61; MV - Austin Douglas 12-199, Parker Corley 6-61.

RECEIVING: MP - Chase Grande 6-88; MV - Justin Douglas 8-130, Austin Douglas 5-84.

PASSING: MP - Connor Norwood 14-37-183-0 TD-2 INT; MV - Blake Kytle 22-32-310-3 TD-2 INT.

Records: Mt. Pisgah 0-2; Mount Vernon 1-1.

Next: Mount Vernon at First Presbyterian Day, 7:30 p.m., Friday.


POST-GAME VIDEOS (copy and paste the link):

Team Meeting:

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Head Coach Wayne Dabbs:

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Sr. RB Austin Douglas:

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Soph. QB Blake Kytle:

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