Mason County opens the season with a 16-7 victory over Newport

The Mason County Royals opened the 2021 football season and the Coach Joe Wynn era with a 16-7 road victory over the Newport Wildcats Friday night.

Isaac Marshall had six receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns. 

Mason County quarterbacks Ashton Adams and Keshaun Thomas each threw a touchdown pass. Adams also kicked a 23-yard field goal and an extra point.

All of the scoring took place in the first half.

The Royals play host to the Montgomery County Indians this coming Friday night.

MC 1st Q 10:21 Isaac Marshall 80 yard pass from Ashton Adams (pass failed) MC 6, N 0

N 1st Q 5:24 Kaleb Lee 17 yard pass from Ethan Jefferson (kick good) N 7, MC 6

MC 2nd Q 11:17 Ashton Adams 23 yard field goal MC 9, N 7

MC 2nd Q 00:07 Isaac Marshall 22 yard pass from Keshaun Thomas (Ashton Adams kick) MC 16, N 7

(Game statistics courtesy of WFTM radio's Travis Scaggs and Drew Spangler.)