Lancers coach Mike Kuhnlenz has sung the praises of the second-year junior, a tall and physical receiver/safety whose contributions have flown under the radar.

Last Friday, he broke out in a big way in East Union’s 30-14 win at Tennyson of Hayward

Four of Mount’s five receptions were touchdowns, and he finished with a career-best 130 yards. He also caught another pass for a 2-point conversion and racked up five tackles and an interception on defense.

“Blake had a great game for us,” Kuhnlenz said. “His ability to read defenses and adjust his routes really helps him to get open and his hands are like glue — he catches everything.

“What gets overlooked is how great of a job he does blocking in the run game for us. He’s a true team player, so it was exciting to see him have a breakout performance.”

The 6-foot-1 Mount got his big night started with a one-handed catch on fourth-and-1, scoring on a 35-yard pass play. He later broke a 68-yard, catch-and-run touchdown, beating two defenders on his way to the end zone.

He then came down with an 8-yard TD toss from Kirk Simoni, as the Lancers rolled to a 22-6 halftime lead. In the fourth quarter, he recorded his second interception of the season and scored on fourth-and-10 with a 12-yard catch.