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Wayne County used 55 plays to net 427 yards and 19 first downs, to offset 4 turnovers and roll to a 45-18 win. Lorenzo Linsey completed 11 of 20 passes for 160 yards with 3 TDs, plus rushed 10 times for 65 yards, while Aubrey Weaver added a game high 6 catches for 113 yards and 2 scores. Senior running back Cagen Wallace rushed for a season high 115 yards on just 11 carries with scoring runs of 2 and 4 yards, as the winners rushed for 267 yards on 35 attempts. The win marks Wayne's third straight region championship and fourth in five years, plus sets up a semifinals home date with Johnson Central, a team that has ended their season back to back years.

Louisville Western managed 59 plays for 288 yards and 8 first downs led by do everything back senior Kenny Thompson. The best back I've seen this year rushed 20 times for 140 yards, which included a 57 yard TD Run, plus completed 2 of 2 passes for 79 yards and a score. Western's fans had chili for the Cardinal Faithful after the long drive up and credit that program as they played hard and were an outstanding host, despite tough field -conditions!

Happy Thanksgiving and GO CARDS!!! No trash talk this week Cardinal Fans, until somebody knocks off Johnson Central they can crow all they want, we just need to #PACKTHEJEWELL

I might talk a little trash. not sure yet nicker: