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WOW, this one took everything the Cards had to squeeze by the Panthers.. Russellville got on the board 1st late in the 1st qtr by scoring a touchdown and converting a 2 pt conversion, making it 8-0.. Mayfield was able to manage a field goal late in the 2nd qtr to make the score 8-3 Russellville, at the half.. The Panthers got the ball 1st to start the 2nd half, picking up a couple of 1st downs, but, eventually forced to punt, but, did run 6:00 minutes off the clock.. On the Cards 2nd possession on the 2nd half, they finally managed to punch in a score, but, failed on there 2 pt conversion, making the score 9-8 going into the 4th. After trading a couple of punts, Russellville had the ball at there own 23 yd line and fumbled, giving the Cards the ball back at the Panther 26.. A few plays later, they were able to punch another one in and kicking the PAT to go up 16-8.. The Panthers took over the ensuing kickoff to there own 24 yd line, where they marched it all the way down to the Cards 14 yd line, where they ended up turning it over on downs on a 4th and 9 from the 14 with just over a minute remaining. Mayfield then took a couple of knees and you had your final.. 16-8 Mayfield..

This game was a penalty fest on both sides and neither team ever seemed to get in rhythm offensively, but, if you're a defensive minded football fan, it didn't disappoint. Hard hitting from both sides. Russellvilles team speed gave the Cards fits all night and they have several serious looking athletes.. There line held there own, as well. Mayfield's Landon Arnett was pressured all night long and the Cards never got there passing game going, but, the combination of Bright and Tyler in the backfield and another stingy defensive effort by the Cards was just enough to carry them through..