Weather may play a big factor for passing teams. Beckman would have a much tougher game with calm dry conditions as Mt. Vernon's air game is very solid. Beckman has shown a bit of weakness in pass defense when 1A Clayton Ridge threw for over 400 against them at Dyersville. Of the top 4 in D3 only Waukon throws the ball consistently and they also beat Beckman. Mt. Vernon is not especially strong against the run which gives Beckman another advantage.