The Mount Pleasant Tigers pounded the ground en route to a 35-6 win over the Concord Spiders in the season-opener on Thursday at Mount Pleasant. Andrew Phillips captured these photos at the game.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
The Tigers' cheerleaders were busy with push-ups with the team putting up 35 points.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
Logan Kalakore (65) checks a replay on the sideline.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
Mount Pleasant Coach Daniel Crosby talked with the Tigers after the game.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
Concord Spiders QB Damorya Earl fires a pass to Anthony Gilbert (3).
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
A Spider brings down Jeff Biles, after a pick-up for the Tigers.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
One of the bright spots for the Spiders was the kicker. John Penniger kicked two field goals.Â
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
Josh Vejar (45) and Harley Isenhour (56) are looking to put pressure on the Tigers' offense.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
Steven Fleming (84) runs left behind the Spiders' offensive line.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
Tristan Adkins (30) is pursued by the Spiders' defense.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
The Concord defense is lined up and ready to go.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
Rashed Reid (44) and other Spider defenders take a breather on a hot night.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
The Spiders gain yards in the hurry-up late in the first half.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
The Mount Pleasant students had plenty to cheer about.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
A Tiger and a Spider battle for a pass downfield.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
The Tigers swarm the ballcarrier.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
The Tigers deliver a big hit on the Concord ball carrier.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
The Tigers take the field.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
Tristan Atkins goes around the end for a gain for the Tigers.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
Wyatt Lomax turns the corner for a touchdown.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
Wyatt Lomax heads to the endzone. He had three TDs on the night.
Mount Pleasant over Concord 35-6
Wyatt Lomax dashes across the goalline for a score.
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Northwest Cabarrus 35 West Cabarrus 20
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