Montez Johns signs with KCU

Mason County senior Montez Johns signed today to play football at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson.

"The main thing that helped me choose KCU was they're more about family than anything," Johns said. "As soon as I stepped on campus, everybody was nice. They greeted me right away. The coaches are very welcoming."

Mason County coach Jonathan Thomas is Johns' stepfather.

"Him moving back home this last year, you know, he was a great asset to us," Thomas said.

Thomas said Johns made an impact right away special teams-wise.

"H'es very, very talented; he can run, he can catch," Thomas said.

Johns said KCU plans to play him as a slot receiver. He said he plans on majoring in psychology.

Mason County football statistic leaders for the season

Passing
Chandler Dunaway 88 of 179 1,087 yards 4 TD 10 Int.

Rushing
Malkolm Devine 140 carries 746 yards 11 TD
Austin Lucas 50 carries 449 yards 5 TD
Tyrion Fox 38 carries 329 yards 6 TD
Seth Chambers 45 carries 244 yards 1 TD
Chandler Dunaway 78 carries 125 yards 4 TD
Leevi Dunaway 4 carries 71 yards 1 TD

Receiving
Leevi Dunaway 28 receptions 368 yards
Jaylen Lofton 18 receptions 270 yards 2 TD
Montez Johns 8 receptions 122 yards 1 TD
Malkolm Devine 8 receptions 90 yards 1 TD
Demetric Preston 7 receptions 79 yards
Landon Prather 5 receptions 72 yards

Place Kicking
Travis Whisman 23 PAT 1 FG

Royals lose to North Laurel 28-10

A week after winning with big plays, the Mason County Royals fell victim to big plays in a 28-10 loss to the North Laurel Jaguars Friday night in London.

On the opening drive of the game, North Laurel blocked a punt and used a short field to take a 7-0 lead.

North Laurel capped off a 99-yard drive with an 88-yard shovel pass for a touchdown.

Mason County got on the scoreboard in the second quarter with a 32-yard field goal by Travis Whisman,

On 4th-and-8 from the Mason County 23 yard line, Matt Sizemore made a spectacular one-handed touchdown reception while sliding on his back in the end zone.

Mason County advanced to the North Laurel four yard line in the closing seconds of the second quarter, but ran out of time after an eight-yard loss and an illegal procedure penalty.

On North Laurel's second possession of the third quarter, Sizemore ran 67 yards for a touchdown.

Mason County's only touchdown of the game came on a seven-yard pass from Chandler Dunaway to Montez Johns early in the fourth quarter.

North Laurel had 384 yards of total offense. Mason County finished with 240 yards of total offense.

The 1-3 Royals have an open date next week. They will begin district play September 23 at Scott High.

NL 1st Q 5:40 Jose Rodriquez 10 yard run (Cole Stenger kick) NL 7, MC 0

NL 2nd Q 8:59 Nick Brougton 88 yard pass from Cole McWhorter (Cole Stenger kick) NL 14, MC 0

MC 2nd Q 3:54 Travis Whisman 32 yard field goal NL 14,MC 0

NL 2nd Q 2:06 Matt Sizemore 23 yard pass from Cole McWhorter (Cole Stenger kick) NL 21, MC 3

NL 3rd Q 5:55 Matt Sizemore 67 yard run (Cole Stenger kick) NL 28, MC 3

MC 4th Q 9:27 Montez Johns 7 yard pass from Chandler Dunaway (Travis Whisman kick) NL 28, MC 10

Mason County football weekly awards

Mason County football coach Jonathan Thomas has announced the award winners for the first week of the season:

Brian Payne State Farm Player of the Week- Montez Johns

Defensive Player of the Week- Tykeise Henry

Offensive Lineman of the Week- Will Caudill

Special Teams Player of the Week- Montez Johns

Scout Team Player of the Week- Seth Chambers