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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"LONDON \u2014 South Laurel picked up one of its biggest wins of the season Friday night, defeating Southwestern 38-28 on the road and setting up a showdown with cross-town rival North Laurel for the district\u2019s No. 2 seed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cardinals improved to 7-2 with the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are very excited to have a win tonight in a stadium where I am told South Laurel has never won before,\u201d South Laurel coach John Hines said. \u201cThis is a huge district win for our team, for our program, and for all Cardinal Nation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South Laurel had several players contribute on both sides of the ball. Hines praised Kenyon Ellis, Ross Ryser and Davieon Williams for their work defensively, while quarterback Maddox Warren turned in a strong night through the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cReally proud of the way we battled all night long,\u201d Hines said. \u201cGive credit to Southwestern. They played well. Kenyon Ellis was solid defensively, as was Ross Ryser and Davieon Williams. Maddox really had a nice night throwing the football.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ellis also made a major impact offensively, while Noah Ison helped carry the rushing attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cKenyon Ellis was a hard guy to cover and made some big plays and great catches,\u201d Hines said. \u201cNoah Ison ran the ball hard. Our offensive line had a strong game, especially in the second half. Pass protection is getting better and better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caleb Roark and Bryson Middleton also came up with key receptions, while Tripp Taylor and Logan Webb added strong defensive performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCaleb Roark made some big catches, as did Bryson Middleton,\u201d Hines said. \u201cDefensively Tripp Taylor and Logan Webb had good outings.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Senior kicker Cullen Dalrymple continued to be a reliable weapon for the Cardinals, adding another field goal and converting every extra-point attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSenior kicker Cullen Dalrymple had another field goal and was 100 percent on extra points,\u201d Hines said. \u201cHe has really been a weapon for us for the last three seasons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South Laurel will now turn its attention to North Laurel, with the district\u2019s No. 2 seed on the line next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n