No less than three defenders had DeMarcus McNeal pinned in.
It appeared a certainty he’d be stopped after a six-yard gain for Benjamin Russell, who was inching closer to go-ahead field goal range.
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Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell football coach Aubrey Blackwell welcomes a hug after the Wildcats' win over Sylacauaga to close the season, his first as the team's head coach.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell football coach Aubrey Blackwell addresses his team after its victory over Sylacauga Friday.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell sophomore Chris Wyckoff (12) is hoisted into the air by a teammate after the Wildcats' win over Sylacauga Friday.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell senior defensive tackle Gavyn Vickers (42) celebrates with linebacker Jy Hicks (6) after a sack against Sylacauga Friday.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell closed its season with a win over Sylacauga Friday at Charles E. Bailey Sportplex.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell running back DeMarcus McNeal separates from the Sylacauga defense Friday.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell defensive coordinator Kendall Lacey embraces senior Oliver Malone after the Wildcats' win against Sylacauga Friday.
Andy Anders / The Outlook A group of Benjamin Russell defenders takes down Sylacauga running back Maleek Pope (3) Friday.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell running back DeMarcus McNeal celebrates after scoring a first-quarter touchdown against Sylacauga Friday.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell running back DeMarcus McNeal (21) celebrates with cornerback Dontarious Thomas (2) after a long touchdown run against Sylacauga Friday.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell football coach Aubrey Blackwell welcomes a hug after the Wildcats' win over Sylacauaga to close the season, his first as the team's head coach.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell football coach Aubrey Blackwell addresses his team after its victory over Sylacauga Friday.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell sophomore Chris Wyckoff (12) is hoisted into the air by a teammate after the Wildcats' win over Sylacauga Friday.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell senior defensive tackle Gavyn Vickers (42) celebrates with linebacker Jy Hicks (6) after a sack against Sylacauga Friday.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell closed its season with a win over Sylacauga Friday at Charles E. Bailey Sportplex.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell running back DeMarcus McNeal separates from the Sylacauga defense Friday.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell defensive coordinator Kendall Lacey embraces senior Oliver Malone after the Wildcats' win against Sylacauga Friday.
Andy Anders / The Outlook A group of Benjamin Russell defenders takes down Sylacauga running back Maleek Pope (3) Friday.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell running back DeMarcus McNeal celebrates after scoring a first-quarter touchdown against Sylacauga Friday.
Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell running back DeMarcus McNeal (21) celebrates with cornerback Dontarious Thomas (2) after a long touchdown run against Sylacauga Friday.
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Andy Anders / The Outlook Benjamin Russell defensive coordinator Kendall Lacey embraces senior Oliver Malone after the Wildcats' win against Sylacauga Friday.
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Andy Anders / The Outlook A group of Benjamin Russell defenders takes down Sylacauga running back Maleek Pope (3) Friday.
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