It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Russell County had no problem doing just that on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Gulf Shores Dolphins 33-30. Winning may never get old, but the Warriors sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Bryson Riggins
| 11/07/25 vs Gulf Shores | 157 |
| 10/31/25 vs Beauregard | 70 |
| 08/22/25 @ Carroll | 59 |
| 08/29/25 @ Eufaula | 54 |
| 10/17/25 vs Pike Road | 47 |
Leading Russell County to victory were Bryson Riggins and Chris Lucas. Riggins rushed for 157 yards and one touchdown while picking up 9.2 yards per carry, while Lucas gained 192 total yards. Those 157 rushing yards gave Riggins a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Russell County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 325 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Gulf Shores' loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Nick Hampton, who gained 138 total yards and four touchdowns, and Major Hudspeth, who threw for 199 yards and three TDs. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 55 yards.
Russell County's victory bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Gulf Shores, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
Looking ahead, Russell County will challenge Hueytown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gulf Shores does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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