Royals host Panthers on Senior Night

The Mason County Royals host the Fleming County Panthers tonight in a district game on Senior Night. Mason County is looking to go 9-0 for the first time ever. The Royals are 3-0 in district games and can clinch their second consecutive district title. Fleming County is 5-3 overall and 2-1 in the district. In the latest Class 3A statistics, Mason County is second in passing (174 ypg) and Fleming County is tied for fourth in passing defense (58 ypg). Fleming County is ninth in rushing (223 ypg). Mason County is allowing 236 rushing yards a game. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. The tailgate party is from 5 to 7 p.m. The theme is Oktoberfest and the menu includes pork tenderloin or polish sausage and kraut, scalloped potatoes, brown beans, fried apples, dessert and drink. The cost is $5 per person. Proceeds will be donated to a breast cancer charity. Here are some game notes:

• More from the Class 3A statistics, Mason County is third in scoring (35.8 ppg), second in scoring margin (18.5 ppg) and fourth in scoring defense (17.3 ppg); Fleming County is eighth in scoring (27.8 ppg) and third in rushing defense (121 ypg), Mason County tailback Josh Harris is fifth in scoring (12.3 ppg) and 11th in rushing (110 ypg); Mason County quarterback Neal Pawsat is second in passing (172 ypg) and Mason County wide receiver Jordan Gilbert is fifth in receiving (56 ypg);
• A victory by Mason County would equal the program's longest winning streak. The 2003 team won nine games in a row after losing in week four of the season;
• The series is tied at 16-16. The Royals have won four straight games and seven of the last eight against the Panthers. Mason County has never led in the series record.