Mt. Vernon’s Rylan Vinard kicked three field goals in the Marauders 28-14 win over Shelbyville Friday.
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SHELBYVILLE — Mt. Vernon scored the game’s first 25 points and grabbed back-to-back victories for the first time this season with a 28-14 win at Shelbyville Friday.
Coming off a victory against New Castle last week, Mt. Vernon led 25-0 at halftime.
Mason Meyers scored on a 20-yard scramble and also connected with Tre Jones for an 80-yard touchdown play.
Kicker Rylan Vinard had a big night with three field goals, including a 43-yarder for the MV’s opening points.
Running back Joliba Brogan scored on a nine-yard run late in the first half and Vinard added the PAT to give the Marauders a 25-point lead.
Vinard’s third field goal came in the game’s final two minutes.
It was the Marauders eighth straight win against the Golden Bears.
Mt. Vernon improved to 4-4 overall and 3-3 in the Hoosier Heritage Conference. Shelbyville dropped to 3-5 and 1-5.
Mt. Vernon finishes the regular season at home next Friday against Yorktown.
