Xavion Johnson is the Red Zone Player of the Week

Xavion Johnson is the Red Zone Player of the Week at Mason County High School. Johnson had eight tackles from his cornerback position in the Royals' 21-7 district win over the Russell Red Devils Friday night. The Red Zone Player of the Year program is nationally sponsored by Proctor and Gamble Old Spice Red Zone® Deodorant. The program is created and managed by 360 Youth, LLC, an Alloy Company.

Royals rally and hang on for a 34-28 win over Montgomery County

The Mason County Royals rallied from a seven-point third quarter deficit and were able to hang on for a 34-28 win over the Montgomery County Indians Friday night in Mt. Sterling. The game was tied 14-14 at the half. Montgomery County took a 21-14 lead with 6:29 left in the third quarter. Mason County scored back-to-back touchdowns to lead 28-21 late in the third quarter. Montgomery County put together a 15-play, 65-yard scoring drive to tie the game at 28-all. Mason County went back in front on a touchdown pass from Neal Pawsat to Jordan Gilbert. After a penalty, Gilbert missed the PAT. Montgomery County advanced to the Royals' 44 yard line, but a couple of penalties on the Indians and a defensive stop on fourth down gave the ball back to Mason County with 2:36 left. The Royals picked up a first down and ran out the clock. Josh Harris rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns. Pawsat completed 15-of-25 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw two interceptions. Gilbert had seven receptions for 151 yards and two touchdowns. Mason County's fourth touchdown of the game- a four-yard run by Xavia Shurn- was set up by a 71-yard run by Troy Chenault. On the previous play, Xavion Johnson intercepted a Montgomery County pass in the end zone. Shurn also has an interception and recovered an onside kick. Mason County (1-1) has an open date on September 3. The Royals play their home opener September 10 against the Bourbon County Colonels.

Mason Co. 1st Q 9:06 Josh Harris 10 yard run (Jordan Gilbert kick) Mason Co. 7, Montgomery Co. 0

Montgomery Co. 2nd Q 7:57 Seth Dotson 6 yard run (Daryl McCane kick) Mason Co. 7, Montgomery Co. 7

Mason Co. 2nd Q 00:53 Josh Harris 7 yard run (Jordan Gilbert kick) Mason Co. 14, Montgomery Co. 7

Montgomery Co. 2nd Q 00:03.1 Seth Dotson 32 yard pass from Matt Tuttle (Daryl McCane kick) Mason Co. 14, Montgomery Co. 14

Montgomery Co. 3rd Q 6:29 Seth Dotson 18 yard pass from Matt Tuttle (Daryl McCane kick) Montgomery Co. 21, Mason Co. 14

Mason Co. 3rd Q 4:48 Jordan Gilbert 53 yard pass from Neal Pawsat (Josh Harris run) Mason County 22, Montgomery Co. 21

Mason Co. 3rd Q 00:19.2 Xavia Shurn (kick failed) Mason Co. 28, Montgomery Co. 21

Montgomery Co. 4th Q 7:25 Blake Preston 3 yard run (Daryl McCane kick) Mason Co. 28, Montgomery Co. 28

Mason Co. 4th Q 5:04 Jordan Gilbert 34 yard pass from Neal Pawsat (kick failed) Mason Co. 34, Montgomery Co. 28

Mason County football weekly awards

Here are the Mason County football team's weekly award winners based on last week's play:

Special Teams
Troy Chenault

Offensive Line
Matt Eads
Alex Newton

Defense
Clay Cartmell

Scout Team
Xavion Johnson

The Big Hit Award is announced at Thursday's practice.