I have been harsh on Mason County all year and stating I thought they were a bit of a paper tiger, but let's also call it what it is. TJ Maynard is bringing the Red Devil Way back and Russell is clearly a team to keep an eye on that has been flying under the radar.

I would venture to guess that you could have sit in the Russell stands and "freaked out" some people' date=' probably could have called the plays / blocking scheme before the play.[/quote']

 

They put in the diamond formation for this game. A lot of misdirection had the Mason defense guessing.

Russell is much improved this season. Injuries on both sides of the ball have hurt Mason County this season.

Potential first round playoff matchup: Estill County at Mason County.

Russell is much improved this season. Injuries on both sides of the ball have hurt Mason County this season.

 

Very much so, unfortunately.

 

Possible worst-case scenario for the Royals - Mason at Garrard in round 1.

After last night's showing, I think Russell has a chance to contend in a Regional Title this year.

After last night's showing, I think Russell has a chance to contend in a Regional Title this year.

 

They'll host all three games if they finish first, which they should. Road trips from Garrard or Bourbon to Flatwoods are difficult.

According to the Ashland Daily, Russell ran the ball 47 times for 352 yards. They had only 3 passing plays.