[AshlandTcat06]

I have never seen so many fumbles, or fumbled snaps in a game. The rain was pouring (harder than I've ever seen it pour at a game), and that played a big role in it.

Russell's game-winning touchdown came early in the first quarter. It was raining early, but right after they blocked an Ashland punt, the rain started pouring like crazy. Ashland held Russell to 4th and 10 and Russell decided to go for the first down since they had good field position. The quarterback made an excellent throw to his receiver who was behind three Ashland defenders, and he ran it down to the Ashland 5 yard line. Russell then got a 5 yard run for the only score of the game. From there on no one could move the ball. Each team would get an occasional first down or two, but because the rain was pouring so hard, no one could hold onto the ball (there were many fumbled snaps by both teams, and the teams would even go for it on 4th down in their own territory, except for once when Russell decided to punt late in the game (a punt that went about 10 yards).

Despite the heavy rain, it was an exciting game and I'm sure the kids had a good time. I'm guessing Rice was Russell's offensive MVP since he had 100 yards rushing, but I'm not sure who the other MVPs were. Could someone fill me in on that?

Finally, congrats to Russell on the win.