FAIRBURN, Ga. - The Mount Vernon varsity football team cruised to a 55-0 Region 5-A victory over the Landmark Christian War Eagles (1-4, 0-2 Reg. 5-A) on Friday night, Sept. 21, at Bill Thron Stadium
After receiving the opening kickoff, the Mustangs struck on the second play from scrimmage when Austin Douglas rushed in an eight-yard touchdown. Will Lavender's extra point was good for a 7-0 lead.
The Mustang defense forced the War Eagles to turnover on downs on its second offensive possession. Blake Kytle followed with a 61-yard pass to John Watson for a touchdown with 7:36 to play in the first quarter. Lavender made his extra point for a 14-0 lead.
On the following kickoff, the War Eagles fumbled and Mount Vernon recovered on its next offensive play. Kytle connected to Austin Douglas for a 31-yard touchdown. Lavender's PAT was good and the Mustangs led 21-0 less than five minutes into the contest.
Mount Vernon scored its final touchdown of the first period when Parker Corley rushed in a three-yard score with 29 seconds remaining. Lavender connected on the PAT for a commanding 28-0 lead.
The Mustang offense continued to roll in the second quarter, scoring three times.
Kytle found Justin Douglas for a 53-yard touchdown, Will Mitcham caught a one-yard touchdown and Corley intercepted Landmark quarterback Jax Fisher and returned it 70-yards for a touchdown. Lavender missed one of his three PAT's to give Mount Vernon a 48-0 lead at halftime.
In the second half, Mount Vernon scored its final touchdown in the third quarter with 5:35 to play when Skylar Stefaniak-Early rushed in a 95-yard touchdown. Lavender's PAT put the Mustangs ahead 55-0.
Stefaniak-Early lead the Mustangs in rushing with 119 yards on six carries with one touchdown.
Kytle finished 9-for-11 with 181 yards and four touchdowns.
Watson paced the Mustangs in receiving with 61 yards.
The Mustang defense allowed just 106 yards of offense and forced one fumble and three interceptions into the hands of Alex VanLandingham, Corley and Parker Carmen.
The Mustangs (4-1, 2-0 Reg. 5-A) return to action on Friday, Sept. 28, hosting Holy Innocents for Homecoming 2018.
Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at the Glenn Campus Football Field.
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:
MV 28-20-7-0 -- 55
LM 0-0-0-0 -- 0
First Quarter
MV: Austin Douglas eight yard run (Lavender kick)
MV: John Watson 61-yard pass from Blake Kytle (Lavender kick)
MV: Austin Douglas 31-yard pass from Blake Kytle (Lavender kick)
MV: Parker Corley three-yard run (Lavender PAT)
Second Quarter
MV: Justin Douglas 53-yard pass from Blake Kytle (Lavender kick)
MV: Will Mitcham one-yard pass from Blake Kytle (Kick failed)
MV: Parker Corley 70-yard interception (Lavender PAT)
Third Quarter
MV: Skylar Stefaniak-Early 95-yard run (Lavender PAT)
MV -----LM
First Downs: 8-----6
Rushing: 17-237 -----23-46
Passing: 9-11, 181 yards, 4 TD's -----7-14, 60 yards, 3 INT
Receiving: 9-181 ----- 7-60
Fumbles/Fumbles Lost: 1/1 ----- 1/1
Penalties/Yards: 5/50 ----- 7/55
RUSHING: MV - Skylar Stefaniak-Early 6-119; LM - Bernard Turner 11-28
PASSING: MV - Blake Kytle 9-11, 181 yards, 4 TD's; LM - Jax Fisher 7-14, 60 yards, 3 INT
RECEIVING: MV - John Watson 1-61; LM - Tyler Span 2-37.
Records: Mount Vernon 4-1, 2-0 Reg. 5-A; Landmark 1-4, 0-2 Reg. 5-A.
Next: Holy Innocents at Mount Vernon, 4:30 p.m., Friday.
MUSTANGS CONQUER LANDMARK CHRISTIAN WAR EAGLES 55-0 EN ROUTE TO REGION WIN
