The Mountain Crest Mustangs aren’t just winning; they’re dominating! Their defense was an absolute brick wall, shutting down the Grizzlies for a resounding 49-14 victory. What’s the secret to their unstoppable momentum this season? You won’t believe the plays that led to this blowout!

The Mountain Crest Mustangs delivered another commanding performance on the gridiron, securing their third consecutive blowout victory with a resounding 49-14 triumph over the Logan Grizzlies. This dominant display showcased the Mustangs’ formidable prowess in prep football, particularly their stellar defensive unit, which proved to be the cornerstone of their success in their final non-region game of the season.

From the outset, the Mountain Crest offense operated with remarkable efficiency, scoring on three of their initial four possessions to establish an early and unassailable lead. This decisive start, a hallmark of their 3-0 record, left little doubt about the Mustangs’ intent and capability to control the flow of the game against their valley rivals, Logan, who now compete in 3A.

Central to this decisive victory was the Mountain Crest defense, which fired on all cylinders throughout the contest, demonstrating an undeniable defensive dominance. The unit held the Logan Grizzlies to a mere 89 yards of total offense for the entire game. Their relentless pressure resulted in negative rushing yards for Logan, largely due to a series of impactful quarterback sacks, with senior Carter Egbert playing a pivotal role in disrupting the Grizzlies’ backfield and tallying multiple tackles for loss.

Logan head coach Nate Butts candidly acknowledged his team’s struggles, stating, “Mountain Crest came out and hit us in the mouth and it took us a little while to get going. We dug ourselves a pretty big hole.” This sentiment underscored the sheer intensity and effectiveness of the Mountain Crest defensive scheme, which consistently stifled any attempts by the Grizzlies to build momentum.

While the defense held firm, the Mustangs’ offense was equally impressive, amassing 422 yards of total offense, meticulously balanced between 194 yards through the air and 228 yards on the ground. Quarterback Brayden Larsen showcased his dual-threat capabilities, completing 18 of 26 passes for 194 yards and rushing for 93 yards on 13 carries, including two crucial touchdowns, exemplifying the team’s offensive efficiency in American Football.

The offensive depth was evident as six different Mustangs contributed to the rushing attack and six different players hauled in passes. Key scoring plays included Larsen’s early 11-yard run, Egbert’s seven-yard ground score, and Ramos’s one-yard touchdown run. Additionally, Brock Hunter’s heads-up recovery of a punt that touched a teammate resulted in a 41-yard touchdown, further extending Mountain Crest’s commanding lead to a 28-0 blowout victory by late in the first half.

Despite Mountain Crest accumulating 105 penalty yards in the first half, Logan managed to mount an 80-yard, 12-play drive just before halftime, aided by Mustang penalties, culminating in a 14-yard touchdown pass as time expired. However, this brief glimmer of hope for the Grizzlies was quickly extinguished as the second half unfolded with the Mustangs reasserting their control.

The third and fourth quarters saw Mountain Crest’s defense continue its relentless assault, with Tayton Page intercepting a pass near midfield and Brady Muir returning a Favero pass for a 37-yard pick-six. Larsen added another spectacular 24-yard touchdown run, and Nathan Wells made his mark with a 15-yard scoring run, pushing the lead to 49-7 and initiating the running clock, cementing their dominant performance in this prep football encounter.

Looking ahead, the Mountain Crest Mustangs are clearly focused on their next challenge, celebrating their latest triumph while immediately shifting their attention to future games. As Carter Egbert noted, “That’s a big game next week. We will celebrate this win today and then start focusing on that game tomorrow,” highlighting the team’s professional mindset and commitment to sustained success on the football field.