When the clock hit 0:00, the 11 Mendota players on the field went running and jumping toward the Trojans’ sideline as their teammates and coaches ran in to meet them.

The Trojans had just held on for a 14-10 victory over Sherrard in a Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division game in Sherrard to snap a 16-game losing streak.

“It feels great,” said Mendota senior Corbin Furar, who scored both the team’s touchdowns. “Losing 16 games, to win this one just feels awesome. It was a good team win. I’m so excited for my team and coaches, and I’m so thankful.”

It was Mendota’s first win since beating Riverdale 35-14 on Sept. 20, 2023.

“Back on Jan. 13, when I accepted the job, I told myself then that when it does happen, just to take it all in and look at all the faces of the players,” fir

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