SUB-REGIONALS: McNeil’s late surge maneuvers Mustangs past Ben Russell

Stanhope Elmore senior Zech Byrd goes for a layup with Benjamin Russell senior Tay Johnson on defense in Tuesday’s AHSAA 6A Sub-Regional Tournament game. Photo by Cathy Higgins

 Kenneth S. Boone

BY CATHY HIGGINS // ALEX CITY OUTLOOK

The Wildcats’ season ended in heartbreak Tuesday as the Benjamin Russell varsity boys lost the Alabama High School Athletic Association 6A Sub-Regional playoff game to Stanhope Elmore 73-72.