The Mount Vernon Mustangs have been a fixture in the postseason and have made nine-consecutive playoff appearances. First-year head coach Terrence Edwards guided the Mustangs to the playoffs in 2024 after a 5-5 campaign. Edwards and the Mustangs had their most region wins since 2019, competing with powerhouses Fellowship Christian, Wesleyan, and King’s Ridge Christian. The Mustangs will have to replace their all-region quarterback Bristan DeRocher, who was a key figure in the passing attack and the ground game. DeRocher finished with 2,720 total yards and 28 touchdowns. First-team all-region running back Walker Warshaw also graduated in 2024 and was a key offensive weapon for Mount Vernon. The offense was a staple of last year’s team as the Mustangs scored 288 points, including a season-high 57-point game in a win over B.E.S.T. Academy. A key player to watch for the Mustangs will be Will Schuh, a two-way lineman who has been making a name for himself on the gridiron. He was a first-team all-region selection for Mount Vernon last year and has continued to improve on the defensive side of the ball in addition to being a standout offensive lineman. On defense, the Mustangs will be led by Ethan Siggers, who was a first-team all-region selection a year ago as a sophomore. Mount Vernon has been a perennial playoff contender and a team that is dangerous when it makes the postseason. In 2025, they will lean on some new faces at key positions to aid their quest of returning to the playoffs.
Head Coach: Terrence Edwards
Coach Record: 5-5
2024 Record: 5-5
2024 Region: 5-A DIV. I
2024 Region Record: 3-2
2025 Region: 5-A DIV. I
Stadium Name: Ron Hill Field
2025 Schedule:
8/15 Darlington (D)
8/22 Whitefield Academy (D)
8/29 @ Brookstone School
9/12 @ B.E.S.T Academy (Henderson Stadium) (D)
9/19 Mt. Pisgah Christian (D)
9/26 @ Fellowship Christian
10/03 Wesleyan (D)
10/10 @ Greenville
10/24 King’s Ridge (D)
10/31 @ Region Crossover Game (TBD)