The Russell Band take the field prior to the game between Russell and Raceland on Friday eveining at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Russell head coach, TJ Maynard and Raceland head coach, Mike Salmon meet for the coin toss on Friday eveining at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Russell's Carson Patrick pulls in the reception for a big gain against Raceland on the first play of the game on Friday eveining at Russell. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT