Mustangs’ long win streak snapped in opening-night loss to Spring-Ford

(This story will be updated shortly with additional details and postgame reaction.)

By John McCafferty — MikeDragoSports.com correspondent

Despite some big runs from fullback Brayden Reis, penalties and crucial mistakes down the stretch kept Gov. Mifflin from claiming its season opener Friday night at Shillington.

Spring-Ford quarterback Matt Zollers hit Gabe Swanger for a key, 33-yard touchdown reception and the Rams kept the Mustangs off the board from there for a 21-10 non-league victory.

The Mustangs entered the game with a 21-game regular-season winning streak. They hadn’t lost a regular season game since falling to Cocalico 26-14 early in the 2019 season.

The Mustangs, 10-1 a season ago, have a revamped lineup with 18 new starters, nine on each side of the ball.

Mifflin will look to bounce back next Friday when they will face off against Carlisle.