ATLANTA - The Mount Vernon middle school football teams are still playing ball at the best time of the year!
Both Middle School teams picked up wins in the Metro-10 Semifinals last week to earn a spot on the Championship game.
Last Thursday, the 7/8 Mustangs defeated Mt. Pisgah 20-13 on the road.
Walker Warshaw had two rushing touchdowns while Jonathan Gallinaro picked up one score on a pass from Sam Nazarian.
The 7/8 Mustangs (6-2) will take on Whitefield Academy on the road on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. in the Championship.
This past Saturday, the 5/6 Mustangs (3-4) topped King's Ridge 6-0 in torrential rain.
King's Ridge had previously defeated Mount Vernon twice in the regular season, but the Mustangs dug deep for the shutout win.
The lone score came via a Jackson Cox rushing touchdown for the Mustangs in the second half.
Mount Vernon will now play at Mt. Paran on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 10:00 a.m. for the Metro-10 Championship.
Mt. Paran defeated Whitefield 14-12 in overtime on Monday, Oct. 21 in the semifinals to advance to the Championship game.
Check www.mountvernonathletics.com and @MV_Athletics on Twitter for updates on the Mustangs in the Metro-10 Finals.
The Mount Vernon Athletic Department strives to build the student-athlete by providing a five-star experience built on community, courage, development, 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.
