MONROE, Ga. - The Mount Vernon varsity football team saw its two-game winning streak snapped on Friday night, Oct. 9, falling to the George Walton Academy Bulldogs 39-13.
The Bulldogs led 6-0 at the end of the first quarter and outscored the Mustangs 21-7 to take a 28-7 lead into halftime.
In the second half, the Bulldogs won the third quarter 12-6. Both teams went scoreless in the fourth period.
Senior quarterback Blake Kytle was 14-for-34 with 225 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.
Jack Mette led the Mustangs in receiving, hauling in three catches for 126 yards and one touchdown.
The Mustangs (2-3) return to action on Friday afternoon, Oct. 16, hosting Loganville Christian.
The Lions (1-4) will be fresh off of a 'bye' week after falling to Holy Innocents on Oct. 2.
Kickoff for Friday's contest against the Lions is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Mount Vernon's Upper Campus Stadium Field.
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.
