Mason County beats Lewis County 42-14 in district opener

The Mason County defense came up with the first touchdown and the Royals' offense continued its big play attack in a 42-14 win over the Lewis County Lions Friday night. Akeem Jackson blocked a punt and Gus Bauer fell on the football in the end zone midway through the first quarter. Neal Pawsat completed 10-of-19 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns and an interception. Josh Harris ran for 81 yards and two touchdowns and had 87 receiving yards and scored another TD on 47-yard catch. Mason County is 6-0 overall and 1-0 in the district. The Royals host Russell this coming Friday.

MC 1st Q 6:00 Gus Bauer recovered a blocked punt in the end zone (Jordan Gilbert kick) MC 7, LC 0
MC 1st Q 3:23 Josh Harris 53 yard run (Akeem Jackson run) MC 15, LC 0
MC 2nd Q 9:47 Jordan Gilbert 17 yard pass from Neal Pawsat (Jordan Gilbert kick) MC 22, LC 0
MC 3rd 9:42 Josh Harris 27 yard run (Jordan Gilbert kick) MC 29, LC 0
MC 3rd Q 7:24 Tyler Black 21 yard pass from Neal Pawsat (kick failed) MC 35, LC 0
LC 3rd Q 1:31 Cole Cooper 10 yard run (run failed) MC 35, LC 6
MC 3rd Q 1:13 Josh Harris 47 yard pass from Neal Pawsat (Jordan Gilbert kick) MC 42, LC 6
LC 4th Q 2:39 Nate Stone 1 yard run (Calen Enix run) MC 42, LC 14

Royals hang on for 28-26 win over Rowan County

The Mason County Royals made two defensive stops in the closing seconds to edge the Rowan County Vikings 28-26 on Homecoming tonight. Rowan County had 2nd-and-two on the Royals' 23 yard line when Gus Bauer and Tyler Black combined to sack Vikings quarterback Adam Wing for an 18 yard loss. On the final play, as time ran out, Wing's Hail Mary pass was batted away by Brad Lang. Mason County led 28-20 early in the fourth quarter. Wing scored on a five yard run to cut the Royals' lead to two, but Wing was stopped on the conversion run. Mason County was unable to run out the clock, but the defense came up big at the end. Mason County quarterback Neal Pawsat completed 18 of 28 passes for a career-high 268 yards and two touchdowns. Jordan Gilbert had eight receptions for 137 yards (both are career highs) and a touchdown. Gilbert also scored a rushing touchdown on a reverse. Lang made a spectacular catch over a defensive back for a touchdown.
Josh Harris used a spin move to break a tackle and score on a 23 yard run.
Rowan County tailback Darrell Cross rushed for 174 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries.
Vikings fullback T.J. Chin ran for 113 yards on 18 carries. Mason County (4-0) plays at Harrison County Friday night.

RC 1st Q 10:35 Darrell Cross 76 yard run (Rhett Hughes kick) RC 7, MC 0
MC 1st Q 10:22 Jordan Gilbert 62 yard pass from Neal Pawsat (Jordan Gilbert kick) MC 7, RC 7
MC 1st Q 2:39 Jordan Gilbert 23 yard run (Jordan Gilbert kick) MC 14, RC 7
RC 2nd Q 9:47 Darrell Cross 13 yard run (Rhett Hughes kick) MC 14, RC 14
MC 3rd Q 10:53 Brad Lang 32 yard pass from Neal Pawsat (Jordan Gilbert kick) MC 21, RC 14
RC 3rd Q 3:58 Adam Wing 12 yard run (pass failed) MC 21, RC 20
MC 4th Q 11:23 Josh Harris 23 yard run (Jordan Gilbert kick) MC 28, RC 20
RC 4th Q 5:19 Adam Wing 5 yard run (run failed) MC 28, RC 26