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<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"HARLAN \u2014 South Laurel continued its strong run Friday night, using a balanced offensive attack and several key special teams and defensive plays to defeat Harlan County 41-13 on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quarterback Maddox Warren completed 19 of 25 passes for 196 yards and three touchdowns while Noah Ison carried the ball 12 times for 102 yards and a score. Kenyon Ellis finished with seven catches for 79 yards and a touchdown and Caleb Roark added five receptions for 92 yards and a score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South Laurel (5-1) finished with 332 yards of total offense, compared to 233 for Harlan County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was a big win for our team, for our program, for everybody involved with Cardinal football,\u201d South Laurel coach John Hines said. \u201cWe knew we had to overcome some adversity in a lot of different ways when you make the long trip down here at Harlan County.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cardinals also made an impact on special teams. Wilkelver Gavaria returned a kickoff 78 yards for a touchdown while Logan Webb blocked a punt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWilkelver Gavaria had a huge play with a kickoff return for touchdown that covered 78 yards,\u201d Hines said. \u201cLogan Webb blocked a punt. Several big plays defensively from Ross Ryser, Malachi Smith, and Jonathan Inman.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South Laurel also got contributions from Ash Napier and Brycenn Middleton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOffensively, Ash Napier continues to improve. He caught his first touchdown pass of the season,\u201d Hines said. \u201cBrycenn Middleton had a couple of catches and scored a two-point conversion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hines praised the continued progress of both his players and coaching staff following the road win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n