Mount Vernon has picked up its first win in its first game of the season, as they defeated their guests, Monticello, 35-6 last Friday night.
The home team posted two touchdowns in the opening quarter (a quick touchdown run from quarterback Joey Rhomberg, and a quick pass from Rhomberg to Watson Krob with Bennett Harp tacking on the points after in each case).
Michael Ryan gave the team a 20-0 lead just before the half after pulling in a 16-yard pass from Rhomberg. Harp again split the uprights for the extra point to make it 21-0.
Monticello was first on the board in the game’s second half with a 24-yard touchdown pass and a failed extra point attempt brought the score to 21-6.
The Mustangs bounced back when Krob reeled in a 44-yard pass from Rhomberg and Harp added the extra point to assume a 28-6 lead that would extend into the fourth period.
In the final quarter, Mount Vernon added another touchdown when Ben Pospisil rushed for a 61-yard trip to the endzone before Harp added one more successful point after kick to provide the final score of 35-6.
Rhomberg passed for 251 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 23 yards and one more goal.
Evan Brase pulled in eight catches for 109 yards.
On defense, Jackson Jaspers participated in 11.5 tackles.
Ethan Plotz, Miles Francois, and Joe Briesemeister each nabbed an interception from Monticello.
The team can next be caught in action Friday, Sept. 1 as they travel to take on Union Community High School at 7:30 p.m.
Mount Vernon vs. Monticello
MON 0 0 6 0 6
MV 14 7 7 7 35
Passing Yards | Joey Rhomberg, SR C/A 20/36 YDS 251 TDS 3 RUS 23 TDS 1
Rushing Yards | Ben Pospisil, SR ATT 3 YDS 66 TDS 1
Receiving Yards | Evan Brase, SR REC 8 YDS 109 TDS 0
Total Tackles | Jackson Jaspers, SR TKL 11.5 TFL 0.5 SKS 0.5
Tackles – Watson Krob 1, Michael Ryan 8, Ethan Plotz 2, Evan Brase 1, Jackson Jaspers 9, Ethan Wood 4, Jase Jaspers 1, Miles Francois 5, Jonah Williams 2, Ben Pospisil 1, Nova Lane 2, Dominic Kocher 1
MV FB agate Mount Vernon vs. Monticello MON 0 0 6 0 6 MV 14 7 7 7 35 Passing Yards | Joey Rhomberg, SR C/A 20/36 YDS 251 TDS 3 RUS 23 TDS 1 Rushing Yards | Ben Pospisil, SR ATT 3 YDS 66 TDS 1 Receiving Yards | Evan Brase, SR REC 8 YDS 109 TDS 0 Total Tackles | Jackson Jaspers, SR TKL 11.5 TFL 0.5 SKS 0.5 Tackles — Watson Krob 1, Michael Ryan 8, Ethan Plotz 2, Evan Brase 1, Jackson Jaspers 9, Ethan Wood 4, Jase Jaspers 1, Miles Francois 5, Jonah Williams 2, Ben Pospisil 1, Nova Lane 2, Dominic Kocher 1
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