It's Homecoming tonight at Mason County as the Royals host the West Carter Comets in the Brian Payne State Farm Classic. Mason County is 6-1 overall and 2-0 in the district. West Carter is 5-2 overall and 1-1 in the district. West Carter's two losses were by a total of 10 points (16-13 to unbeaten Fairview in overtime in the season opener and 13-6 to Russell). The Comets are averaging 238 rushing yards a game and have scored a total of 100 points in their last two games. West Carter needs one more win to secure is first winning season since 1986. Royals Coach David Buchanan says this is the best West Carter team in his 15 years at Mason County. The Royals have won six straight games this season and 11 straight district games over the past three seasons. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Notes:- Mason County is averaging 34.4 points per game and West Carter is averaging 31.6 ppg;
- Mason County is allowing 14.4 ppg, West Carter is giving up just 10.5 ppg;
- West Carter senior halfback Danny Cline has rushed for 666 yards and eight touchdowns on 63 carries;
- West Carter senior quarterback Harrison Bond has completed 41-of-74 passed for 686 yards and 10 touchdowns and rushed for 392 yards for three touchdowns;
- Cody Stamper is the Comets' leading receiver with 19 catches for 316 yards and six touchdowns;
- Mason County quarterback Neal Pawsat has completed 71-of-111 passes for 1,159 yards and 10 touchdowns;
- Royals tailback Josh Harris has rushed for 691 yards and 13 touchdowns on 101 carries;
- Mason County receiver Jordan Gilbert has 37 receptions for 532 yards and five touchdowns;
- Mason County leads the series 18-4. The Royals have won the last 10 meetings including 26-12 last season. West Carter's last win over Mason County was in 1995;
- The tailgate party is from 5-7 p.m. Tonight's menu includes Tavern ham, brown beans, cornbread, fried potatoes, drink and dessert.
(Edited to correct the district game winning streak.)
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