The Cyclones opened their 120th football season coming up short to Morrilton. The Cyclones lost 48 to 35 Friday night at Cyclone Stadium.
Russellville led 29-20 at the half behind a rushing attach of more than 200 yards on the ground. Marcellus Olson's rushed for 213 yards on 25 carries, which is the most rushing yards since Tracy Daniels ran for 229 yards against Lakeside in 2023.
Russellville gained 359 yards on the ground, but could not overcome the big plays for Morrilton in the 2nd half. The Devil Dogs scored 3 touchdowns on runs of 50 yards or more during a 28 point swing.
Russellvile outgained Morrilton 483 to 457. They held UCA commit Maddox Berry to just 104 yards passing on 4 of 17.
This was the first time RHS has lost to Morrilton in Cyclone Stadium since 2000.
The Cyclones will be back at home next week hosting Greenbrier in another non confernece match up, at 7pm.
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