Rough third quarter dooms Mount Vernon football
DUBUQUE — Mount Vernon was on the cusp.
The Mustangs traveled to Dubuque Wahlert Friday night and were embroiled in a 13-13 tie in thd third quarter until the roof caved in. Wahlert scored three unanswered touchdowns over the final two quarters and overpowered Mount Vernon, 34-20.
The loss halted a four-game winning streak for Mount Vernon (6-2), which received 199 passing yards and three total touchdowns from junior quarterback Noah Olsen.
Senior receiver Maddox Curran posted 92 receiving yards, while sophomore Graham Yanda caught a touchdown pass.
Mount Vernon entertains Davenport Assumption in its regular season finale next Friday.
