Another tough loss for Mason County in Flatwoods. The Russell Red Devils beat the Royals 26-21 tonight in the second round of the Class 3A football playoffs to win the district title. There were six lead changes. Mason County scored on the opening drive of the third quarter to lead 21-20. The Royals recovered the ensuing onside kick and advanced to the Russell four yard line before turning the ball over on an interception. Mason County had the ball for the first 9:07 of the third quarter.
After the pick, Russell regained the lead with an 80-yard scoring drive. Mason County went three and out, and Russell ran out the clock. The Red Devils had the ball for 10:55 of the fourth quarter. Mason County quarterback Richie Cox passed for 190 yards and three touchdowns. Russell had 334 yards of total offense including 268 rushing yards. Mason County had 307 yards of total offense. Mason County is 0-7 against Russell in Flatwoods. Russell's last four wins over Mason County have been by a total of 14 points. Russell (11-1) will host Breathitt County in the third round. Mason County ends the season with a record of 8-4.
Here is the scoring summary:
R 1st Q 10:24 Adam Bates 63-yard run (run failed) R 6, MC 0
MC 1st Q 05:23 Westin Stahl 19-yard pass from Richie Cox (Jessica Batey kick) MC 7, R 6
R 2nd Q 11:52 Adams Bates 33-yard run (Jason Dolly kick) R 13, MC 7
MC 2nd Q 10:40 Scott Brooks 14-yard pass from Richie Cox (Jessica Batey kick) MC 14, R 13
R 2nd Q 05:19 David Bailey 33-yard pass from Tyler Jones (Jason Dolly kick) R 20, MC 14
MC 3rd Q 08:23 Scott Brooks 25-yard pass from Richie Cox (Jessica Batey kick) MC 21, R 20
R 4th Q 07:12 Drew Abrams 3-yard run (run failed) R 26, MC 21
Notes: With three touchdown pass tonight, Cox moved past Harry Lewis into third place on the Royals' career passing touchdowns list with 23. His 15 TD passes this season, ties Cox with Justin Walsh for fifth place on Mason County's single-season list.
Statistics were corrected with official statistics Saturday morning.
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