One would have to venture far back in Mt.View HS football history to find out when the last time the Cougars opened a season with a 1-4 record.
It didn’t take the defending 5A Champions long to realize they weren’t going to make history for that reason, and battled and fought for a hard-earned preseason win against their 3rd straight class 6A opponent.
Mt.View used its defensive front-4 to finally sack McNary of Salem to post a 23-20 victory, and improve the Cougs record to 2-2.
Sr. RB Kyle Ayres helps Mt.View move the chains and keep ball control over the Celtics.
TE Kyle Johnson makes nice grab under duress as Mt.View holds off McNary.
Mt.View travels for its 2nd of 4-straight road games next Friday when they tangle with #5 ranked Wilsonville. The Wildcats (3-1) destroyed Putnam, 51-14.
ESPN Radio 940-AM in Bend will broadcast the 5A Showdown of the Cougars v. Cats with the pregame Show at 6:40p.
OTHER CENTRAL OREGON SCORES:
Bend 33 Franklin 6
Summit 27 The Dalles 14
Redmond 47 Henley 7
Cottage Grove 53 Ridgeview 26
Cascade 26 Sisters 8
Crook Co. 60 Madras 52
Burns 55 LaPine 0
Gilchrist 46 Powers 44
Camas Valley 58 North Lake 0
Culver-bye
(photos-Mike Roberts)
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