Emotional doesn’t even begin to describe last nights win over Stanhope Elmore for the Benjamin Russell Wildcats, as they rallied from behind after the injury of sophomore quarterback Bryant Horn, 21-17.
“The measure of a good team is whether or not you respond to adversity in any situation,” BRHS head coach Danny Horn said.
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