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mcpapa

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Royals jump out to a 28-0 lead behind their skill players - Harris, Pawsat and Gilbert.

 

Tone was set early. Mason pooches the kickoff after their first score; Akeem Jackson levels #40 for Russell.

 

To Russell's credit, they fight back to within 28-21; Royals defense tightens up and seals the BIG district win.

 

I think Harris had 3 TDs tonight; as I recall the Russell game last year was his coming of age. No passing TDs tonight, but the big early lead dictated that.

 

Congrats Royals!

 

PS - does anyone have an update on Russell's starting QB?

ryanparker

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I listened to this one and honestly was ready to come on here and deliver some sort of Simon Cowell-like speech about the play of Russell. Words like atrocious, disgusting, and unmotivated came to mind as I listened to them fumbling, bumbling, and stumbling on into the 2nd quarter and thought of the embarassing running clock that was surely coming in the 2nd half...

 

BUT

 

I was thrilled that Russell didn't quit after falling behind 28-0. Credit should go to the whole team for maintaining pride in the Russell football program and not allowing that to happen. In particular, Travis Jones just keeps elevating his position on the list of great Russell running backs. Good job by the Red Devils. I just wish they would find some way to come out of the locker room a little angry when the game begins.

 

On the flip side of all that, congratulations to Mason County on the well-deserved win. The fact is that Mason County is the better team this year. It sure sounded like they used both speed, power, and toughness on Russell tonight with the long TD runs, the hit Akeem Jackson put on Justin Davidson, and putting Russell's QB out of the game with a concussion (that's what they said on the radio - they said they took him to the hospital - they didn't say how he is). Coach Buchanan even outwitted Coach McGlone tonight by pulling the onside kicks early in the game. That seemed to help to get the ball rolling for Mason, which then obviously snowballed!

 

The fact that Pawsat and Gilbert are juniors and Harris is a sophomore is pretty frightening. The bar has been set in our district as the pendelum of power has swung definitively in favor of Mason County. As long as they don't suffer any letdowns over the next 3 weeks, the Royals should get an undefeated regular season. I only hope Russell can pull off an upset in the playoffs and meet them again in Maysville in a few weeks.

 

Perhaps they can finally meet in better weather! It sounds like the bad conditions affected both teams equally. Mason fumbled on their first possession and gave Russell a chance to change the complexion of this game. Russell, however, fumbled right back. Harris then took off on a 80 yard run and the rout was on. Like I said, though, good job by Russell for not throwing in the towel. A better job by Mason by delevering a drive when they had to after the lead was cut to 28-21.

beverlybubba

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The fact that Pawsat and Gilbert are juniors and Harris is a sophomore is pretty frightening.

 

They're two big offensive tackles, Eads and Newton, are both juniors, too. Tight end/linebacker/defensive end, Tyler Black is another good sophomore. Plus some other good juniors and sophomores. I don't know if they'll be this good next year but they'll be solid.

ryanparker

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The fact that Pawsat and Gilbert are juniors and Harris is a sophomore is pretty frightening.

 

They're two big offensive tackles, Eads and Newton, are both juniors, too. Tight end/linebacker/defensive end, Tyler Black is another good sophomore. Plus some other good juniors and sophomores. I don't know if they'll be this good next year but they'll be solid.

 

I'd say they'll be good!!! As a Russell fan, I want my team to compete, but Mason has a real chance to bring home a state title these next couple of years. I know it takes a lot of things to fall into place and some luck along the way, but it sure seems like the talent, coaching, and support are all there.

mcpapa

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Good game story...and perhaps the quickest game story I've seen posted!

 

Maysville paper is good about posting well before midnight.:thumb:

animal07

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Yes, he is ok, will have to take it easy, slight concussion.

 

 

 

Royals jump out to a 28-0 lead behind their skill players - Harris, Pawsat and Gilbert.

 

Tone was set early. Mason pooches the kickoff after their first score; Akeem Jackson levels #40 for Russell.

 

To Russell's credit, they fight back to within 28-21; Royals defense tightens up and seals the BIG district win.

 

I think Harris had 3 TDs tonight; as I recall the Russell game last year was his coming of age. No passing TDs tonight, but the big early lead dictated that.

 

Congrats Royals!

 

PS - does anyone have an update on Russell's starting QB?

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