Winnsboro defeated Mount Vernon 59-23 on Oct. 23 at Red Raider Stadium in the Highway 37 rivalry game. The Raiders scored six touchdowns in the second quarter, extending their winning streak over the Tigers to five games.
Quarterback Ky Caddell completed 14 of 18 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 109 yards and a score. Neree Castleberry rushed for 147 yards on 19 carries, and Kash Noble caught seven passes for 162 yards. Mount Vernon took its only lead of the game after a 20-yard touchdown pass with 2:45 left in the first quarter. Winnsboro led 42-16 at halftime.
Head coach and boys athletic director Josh Finney said the seniors had never lost to Mount Vernon and wanted to finish the job. "The boys came out hot, firing on all cylinders," Finney said. Winnsboro plays Mineola on Friday at Meredith Memorial Stadium and hosts Rains on Nov. 6 to finish district play.