MOUNT PLEASANT — The Cream of Cabarrus fourth-ranked Mount Pleasant Tigers ran their way to a big lead in their second round playoff matchup against the Tuscola Mountaineers. However, the Mountaineers nearly came all the way back in the second half of the game until the Tigers’ Ayden Smith capped off a fantastic night by putting the offense on his back for a game sealing touchdown, allowing Mt. Pleasant to advance with a 44-34 win.
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Mount Pleasant won its second round game 44-34 over Tuscola to advance in the playoffs. Tigers Coach Daniel Crosby talks with Andrew Phillips about the game.
Andrew PhillipsMount Pleasant advances with 44-34 win over Tuscola
Mount Pleasant scored a season-high to beat the Tuscola Mountaineers 44-34 in the second round of the 4A West playoffs. Earl Bradshaw shared these photos with us.
Mount Pleasant cheerleaders.
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Mount Pleasant’s captains.
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Mount Pleasant student section.
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Mount Pleasant taking the field.
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Jacob Reigel (13) going in for the TD.
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Jacob Reigel (13) going in for the TD.
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Walker Wyatt (10) with the outside run for a good gain.
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Jacob Reigel (13) runs behind Ayden Smith (11).
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Jacob Reigel (13) with a big gain.
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Ayden Smith (11) going in for the TD.
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Emma Ashby (83) with another extra point.
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Ayden Smith celebrating his three TDs.
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Ayden Smith (11) with the over the shoulder catch in Mount Pleasant’s 44-34 win against Tuscola.
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Jacob Reigel (13) running behind Ayden Smith (11).
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Ayden Smith (11) celebrates a TD with Brandon Bevilacqua (76).
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Mount Pleasant cheerleaders dpomg push-ups after each score.
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Mount Pleasant student section.
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Ayden Smith (11) with the outside big run, part of a 211-yard rushing performance.
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Will Harkey (7) with the run back after his second interception.
- Earl Bradshaw
PHOTOS - Mount Pleasant wins at the road at West Stanly
The Mount Pleasant Tigers wrapped up the 2025 regular season with a 25-14 win at West Stanly. Photographer Earl Bradshaw shared these photos.
Mount Pleasant cheerleaders try to stay warm on a cold night.
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Mount Pleasant captain.
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Mount Pleasant taking the field.
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Ayden Smith (11) looks for running room behind his O line.
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Jacob Reigel (13) cuts inside to face the would-be tackler.
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Jacob McCoy (78) with the sack.
- Earl Bradshaw
Mount Pleasant student section on Halloween.
- Earl Bradshaw
Keen Yount (9) handing off to Jacob Reigel (13).
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Keen Yount (9) with the pass.
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Mount Pleasant student section on Halloween.
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