The Russell County Laker Football team picked up its first win of the season last Friday night, defeating the South Laurel Cardinals by a score of 33-13.
It was also the first win at the new Finley Field and the first win for new Laker Football coach Steven French.
The Lakers jumped out to an early 13-0 lead, but allowed the Cardinals to tie the score before halftime. However, the Lakers went on to score 20 unanswered points to pick up the big victory.
Tanner Stringer led the team with 27 carries on the night for 118 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Owen Loy carried the ball 9 times for 60 yards and a touchdown.
Owen Loy completed 7 of 14 passes for 100 yards and 2 touchdowns, with Parker Riggins being on the receiving end of both touchdowns, finishing with 3 catches for 44 yards on the night. Kinnett Wills caught a pair of passes for 38 yards.
Trystan Bennett led the Lakers defensively with 13 tackles, followed by Luke Popplewell with 9 and Alex Norton, Kinnett Wills and Ryne Green with 8 each. The Lakers finished with 8 total tackles for loss on the night.
The Lakers forced a pair of turnovers defensively, with Stringer and Popplewell each picking off a pass.
The Lakers will look to keep their momentum going this Friday night when they host Casey County for Homecoming.
