The Farm team of the Wild Hogs (MV Rams) have won the South-7 Conference following a dramatic 23-22 victory on the road at Cahokia. Coach Dan Mings is shown talking to his players prior to the kickoff. The Rams held the Commanches scoreless in the second half and won the game on yet another late field goal, as Sophomore Michael Swinnen split the uprights from 18-yards out with :32 seconds left. It's the third game-winning field goal in the closing seconds this season by Swinnen, who has earned the name "Money Mike."
Mt. Vernon controlled the clock throughout the game and had two tailbacks with over 100 yards rushing. Senior, Joel Rush, became the all-time leading rusher in Mt.Vernon history after surpassing the 135 yards that he needed coming into the game. The Rams can finish an unblemished South-7 record if they take care of business next weekend at Centralia. After an 0-2 start, the Rams have won 5 games in a row and have already qualified for a playoff berth, but hope to take it farther and run the table before post-season begins. "We're thrilled with the win over Cahokia and the conference championship," said coach Dan Mings, "but we're not done yet and we're still taking it a game at a time and our focus is now on Centralia and only Centralia." The Rams have not lost to a Class 5A opponent this season. The only losses were to 8A Belleville East (7-0) and Cincinnati Withrow. You can watch the Rams/Cahokia game anytime "on-demand" in the Broadcast Archives at http://www.areasports.net/
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