Friday, October 07, 2022

Royals defense makes big plays in a 40-28 win over Fleming County

With Mason County clinging to a five-point lead and Fleming County driving deep into Royal territory, Caden Clark-Roberts returned a fumble 63 yards for a touchdown with 2:42 left in the game.

On Fleming County's next possession, Terrell Henry came up with his second interception of the game and the Royals left Flemingsburg with a 40-28 victory tonight.

There were four lead changes.

Keshaun Thomas threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Isaac Marshall on the Royals' first play.

Thomas also rushed for two touchdowns. The second one was set up by an interception return to the six yard line by Trey Walker.

Caden Clark-Roberts had a rushing touchdown in addition to his scoop-and-score.

Brady Sanders also ran for a touchdown.

Mason County is 7-0 overall and 2-0 in district play. The Royals are at home vs. Lewis County next week.

MC 1st Q 8:30 Isaac Marshall 45 yard pass from Keshaun Thomas (Ryan Skaggs kick) MC 7, FC 0
MC 1st Q 00:41 Brady Sanders 4 yard run (kick failed) MC 13, FC 0
FC 1st Q 00:17 Austin Trent 71 yard run (Parker Sills kick) MC 13, FC 7
FC 2nd Q 2:55 Landon Johnson 22 yard pass from Nate Ruark (Parker Sills kick) FC 14, MC 13
MC 3rd Q 8:36 Keshaun Thomas 8 yard run (pass failed) MC 19, FC 14
FC 3rd Q 5:51 Landon Johnson 45 yard pass from Nate Ruark (Parker Sills kick) FC 21, FC 19
MC 3rd Q 2:38 Keshaun Thomas 6 yard run (Brady Sanders run) MC 27, FC 21
MC 3rd Q 1:04 Caden Clark-Roberts 8 yard run (run failed) MC 33, FC 21
FC 4th Q  7:37Austin Trent 15 yard run (Parker Sills kick) MC 33, FC 28
MC 4th Q 2:42 Caden Clark-Roberts 63 yard fumble return (Ryan Skaggs kick) MC 40, FC 28

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

No comments:

Post a Comment