The Russell County Lakers came up a touchdown short Friday night, falling to Lincoln County 35 to 28 in Stanford.
Quarterback Tanner Stringer accounted for all four Laker touchdowns, rushing for two and throwing for two more. Stringer carried the ball 19 times for 158 yards and completed 10 of 19 passes for 127 yards, with three interceptions.
Myles Davis caught three passes for 60 yards and a touchdown. Russell County finished with 192 yards rushing and 127 yards passing, totaling 319 yards of offense.
Lincoln County was led by Tucker Foster, who rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns while passing for 102 yards and two scores. The Patriots finished with 367 yards of total offense.
Russell County was penalized three times for 30 yards, while Lincoln County drew seven penalties for 85 yards.
The Lakers travel to Tompkinsville this Friday night, October 30th, to take on Monroe County.