Mason Co. host Scott in district opener tonight

The Mason County Royals, coming off their bye week, host the Scott Eagles tonight in the district opener for both teams.

Mason County routed Morgan County 67-14 on September 8th to run its record to 3-1.

Scott is 2-2 with wins over Dixie Heights (42-27) and Holy Cross (62-13), and losses to Newport Central Catholic (17-7) and Conner (47-27).

The Eagles have rushed for 1,263 yards this season with the Perrin brothers leading the way.
Quincy Perrin has racked up 550 yards and five touchdowns on 54 carries. Nelson Perrin has rushed for 273 yards and three touchdowns.

David Patrick has rushed for 222 yards and five touchdowns.

Chad Ohmer, the brother of former Scott basketball standout Jake Ohmer, is the Eagles' starting quarterback. Chad Ohmer has only attempted 36 passes this season.

In the last two games, Mason County quarterback Chandler Dunaway has passed for 548 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.

Here are a few game notes:

• Mason County's win over Morgan County in West Liberty was the 100th road victory in the history of the program. The Royals' all-time road record is 100-112.
• The Royals' 10 touchdowns in the win over Morgan County tied the school record.
• Mason County leads the series with Scott 5-3. The Royals beat the Eagles 21-15 in Taylor Mill last season.
• Tonight's game is sponsored by US Bank.
• The 1967 Maysville Bulldogs football team will be recognized at halftime.

Mason Co. beats Scott 21-15 in district opener

The Mason County Royals used a defensive stand in the red zone to secure a 21-15 road victory over the Scott Eagles tonight in the district opener for both teams.

Seth Chambers sacked Scott quarterback Ryan Muck on fourth down with 7:38 to play. The Eagles had driven to the Mason County nine yard line. An illegal procedure penalty pushed Scott back to the 14 yard line. Muck was looking to pass for just the second time when he was sacked and left the game with an injury,

Mason County picked up two first downs, but had to punt with just under three minutes to play.

Chambers had a tackle for a four-yard loss, and Leevi Dunaway broke up a pass. Mason County took over on downs with 1:24 remaining and ended the game in victory formation.

Scott had three turnovers, Mason County did not commit a turnover. Mason County had 254 total yards of offense (197 rushing and 57 passing). Scott had 282 rushing yards and no passing yards.

Mason County tailback Malkolm Devine rushed for 120 yards. Austin Lucas, Tyrion Fox and Chandler Dunaway each rushed for a touchdown.

Mason County (2-3) plays Bourbon County in Paris Friday night.

MC 1st Q 9:45 Austin Lucas 17 yard run (Travis Whisman kick) MC 7, S 0

S  2nd Q 9:39 Quincy Perrin 19 yard run (Seth Rosenhagen kick MC 7, S 7

MC 2nd Q 1:06 Tyrion Fox 17 yard run (Travis Whisman kick MC 14, S 7

S 3rd Q 5:46 David Patrick 5 yard run (Alex Thurza run) S 15, MC 14

MC 3rd Q Chandler Dunaway 1 yard run (Travis Whisman kick) MC 21, S 15

Scott Outscores Mason County 33-0 in 2nd Half for a 43-7 Win

For the second straight game the Mason County Royals played with a top 10 team for a half, and for the second consecutive game the opponent dominated the second half. 

After leading 10-7 at halftime, the Scott Eagles scored 33 unanswered points in the second half for a 43-7 victory at Mason County tonight in the district opener for both teams .

Mason County fumbled the opening kickoff and Scott scored a touchdown three plays later. The Royals had a chance to tie the game but could not score after Luke Morgan threw a 28-yard pass to Andrew Thacker to set up a first and goal from the seven yard line.

Scott took a 10-0 lead on a field goal in the second quarter. Mason County answered with a seven-play, 76-yard drive that included a 55-yard run by Leevi Dunaway and was capped off by a 14-yard touchdown pass from Luke Morgan to Jaylen Lofton.

On the next play, Thacker intercepted a pass. The Royals drove to the one-yard line, but Scott sacked Morgan on the final play of the half.

There was no stopping Scott's rushing attack in the second half as the Eagles scored on all five possessions in the half.

Scott had 403 yards of total offense for the game. Mason County had 188 yards in the first half, but had minus 16 yards in the second half.

"The guys fought their hearts out," Mason County coach Jonathan Thomas said. "That's what they do every week."

The Royals, 0-5, host Bourbon County next Friday.

S 1st Q 10:27 Danny Fitzgerald 7 yard run (C.J. Seay kick)

S 2nd Q 6:57 C.J. Seay 27 yard field goal

MC 2nd Q 2:53 Jaylen Lofton 14 yard pass from Luke Morgan (Travis Whisman kick)

S 3rd Q 5:43 Roberto London 5 yard run (kick failed)

S 3rd Q 2:42 Nelson Perrin 26 yard run (C.J. Seay kick)

S 4th Q 9:12 Nelson Perrin 18 yard run (C.J. Seay kick)

S 4th Q 6:15 Deondre Pleasant 53 yard run (C.J. Seay kick)

S 4th Q 2:22 David Patrick 29 yard run (run failed)