Mason County routs Newport 48-6 in season opener

The Mason County Royals scored 28 points in the second quarter on their way to a 48-6 season-opening victory over the Newport Wildcats Thursday night at Thomas More University.

Keshaun Thomas completed 10-of-16 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw two interceptions.

Brady Sanders rushed for two touchdowns and Chad Clark-Roberts had a touchdown reception and ran for another TD.

The Royals' defense did not give up any points. Newport's only touchdown came on an interception return.

Mason County travels to Mt. Sterling next Friday night to play the Montgomery County Indians.

MC 1st Q Chad Clark-Roberts 24 yard pass from Keshaun Thomas (kick failed) MC 6, N 0

MC 2nd Q Brady Sanders 2 yard run (Caden Clark Roberts run) MC 14, N 0

MC 2nd Q Caden Clark-Roberts 4 yard run (Carson Pugh run) MC 22, N 0

MC 2nd Q Isaac Marshall 54 yard pass from Keshaun Thomas (kick failed) MC 28, N 0

MC2nd Q Brady Sanders 3 yard run (Caden Clark-Roberts run) MC 34, N 0

N 3rd Q Quincy Barber interception return (run failed) MC 34, N 6

MC 3rd Q Chad Clark-Roberts 3 yard run (Caden Clark-Roberts run) MC 42, N 6

MC 3rd Q Teegin Routt 10 yard run (kick failed) MC 48, N 6

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

Royals clinch 2nd place in district with a 42-20 road win over Powell County

The Mason County Royals clinched second place in the district with a 42-20 victory over the Powell County Pirates Friday night in Stanton. 

Mason County scored on all seven of its first half possessions and led 42-6 at the half. 

The Royals' two quarterback offense was clicking. Ashton Adams threw a 66-yard touchdown pass to Chad Clark- Roberts in each of the first two quarters. Adams also scored on a rushing touchdown. Terrell Henry rushed for a touchdown and threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Isaac Marshall.

Caden Clark-Roberts had a rushing touchdown.

Mason County is 4-2 overall and 3-1 in district play. The Royals close out the regular season next week at home against Harrison County and will be at home for the first round of the playoffs on November 13. 

MC 1st Q Chad Clark-Roberts 66 yard pass from Ashton Adams (Ashton Adams kick) MC 7, PC 0 
MC 1st Q Terrell Henry 20 yard run (Brady Sanders pass from Carson Pugh MC 15, PC 0 
MC 1st Q Ashton Adams 28 yard run (Ashton Adams kick) MC 22, PC 0
MC 2nd Q Caden Clark-Roberts 4 yard run (kick missed) MC 28, PC 0
PC 2nd Q Stephen Norris 68 yard run (kick missed) MC 28, PC 6
MC 2nd Q Chad Clark-Roberts 66 yard pass from Ashton Adams (kick missed) MC 34, PC 6
MC 2nd Q Isaac Marshall 32 yard pass from Terrell Henry (Terrell Henry run) MC 42, PC 6
PC 3rd Q Stephen Norris 1 yard run (pass failed) MC 42, PC 12
PC 4th Q Josh Ledford 5 yard run (Josh Ledford run) MC 42, PC 20

(Game stats compliments of WFTM radio)

 

Royals run past Grant County for a 34-18 season-opening victory

The Mason County Royals rushed for 422 yards in a 34-18 season-opening victory over the Grant County Braves at home Friday night.

The Royals only attempted five passes and had zero passing yards. They didn't any.

Brandon Dearing rushed for 189 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries.

Ashton Adams rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Adams kicked four extra points and had an interception on defense.

Adams and Terrell Henry alternated at quarterback. Henry also had an interception on defense.

Chad Clark-Roberts rushed for 79 yards including a 24-yard touchdown run.

Grant County running back Logan Sutherland rushed for 121 yards and three touchdowns on 35 carries.

Mason County is off next week. The Royals' next game is September 25 at home against the Pendleton County Wildcats.

MC 1st Q 9:49 Brandon Dearing 4 yard run (Ashton Adams kick) MC 7, GC 0

MC 2nd Q         Brandon Dearing 9 yard run (Ashton Adams kick) MC 14, GC 0

GC 2nd Q 1:16 Logan Sutherland 5 yard run (run failed) MC 14, GC 6

GC 3rd Q 7:50 Logan Sutherland 2 yard run (run failed) MC 14, GC 12

MC 3rd Q 6:02 Ashton Adams 29 yard run (Ashton Adams kick) MC 21, GC 12

MC 3rd Q 1:29 Chad Clark-Roberts 24 yard run (kick missed) MC 27, GC 12

MC 4th Q 4:10 Brandon Dearing 9 yard run (Ashton Adams kick) MC 34, GC 12

GC 4th Q 3:45 Logan Sutherland 4 yard run (run failed) MC 34, GC18

(Game statistics courtesy of WFTM Sports Director Travis Scaggs.)