Mustangs run past Russell County in region opener
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Cliff Williams / The Herald Stanhope Elmore’s Arthur McQueen (4) runs against Eufaula.

The Stanhope Elmore run game was unstoppable on Friday night.

The Mustangs rushed for nearly 400 yards as Stanhope Elmore beat Russell County, 24-21, in the AHSAA Class 6A, Region 2 opener. Junior running back Arthur McQueen rushed for two touchdowns, quarterback Jacob Bryant added one touchdown and freshman Damarrion Barnes had a big night as well.