RICHMOND — Junior running back Joliba Brogan got Mt. Vernon’s scoring spree started and freshman quarterback Mason Meyer and Co. did the rest in the Marauders 56-21 victory at Richmond in Friday’s quarterfinal round game of Class 4A Sectional 22.
Brogan scored three first-quarter touchdowns, from 58, 15, and 13 yards to get Mt. Vernon (6-4) out to a quick 21-0 lead.
After a turnover, Tyler Etherington scored on a 3-yard run to put the Marauders up 28-0 with still 1:13 remaining in the opening period.
Meyer threw two second-quarter TD passes, rushed for another, and the Marauder defense scored to give MV a 56-7 halftime lead.
Five seconds into the second quarter, Meyer scored on a 1-yard run. He threw TD strikes to both Domanic Barnett (37 yards) and Chris Edmonds (59 yards). Defensive lineman Devin Kendrex had an interception for a touchdown.
It was Mt. Vernon’s fourth straight win of the season. Richmond finished its season with a 1-9 record.
Mt. Vernon will host Beech Grove (5-5) next Friday in a sectional semifinal game. The Hornets defeated Muncie Central 42-28 Friday.
