Russell County High’s offense never found its footing Friday night, and Pike Road made the Warriors pay for nearly every stalled drive in a 51-10 Class 5A, Region 2 loss. The defeat is the third straight for the Warriors, who fall to 4-3 overall and 2-2 in region play. Pike Road improved to 5-1.
Russell County went three-and-out on each of its first five possessions and punted eight times on the night. The Warriors did not pick up a first down until midway through the second quarter.
The Russell County defense held early, forcing a three-and-out after the Patriots took over at midfield on their opening drive. Pike Road broke through on a 35-yard field goal with just over five minutes left in the first quarter, then needed just two plays on its next possession to go up 9-0 on a 60-yard touchdown run. The extra point was no good…