By Audrey Carrico

NKyTribune sports reporter

The Lloyd Juggernauts avenged last year’s second-round loss to Russell with a 28-13 victory at home Friday night, securing a spot in the Class 3A state semifinals.

“We stepped up in all the areas that we needed to on the field tonight,” Juggernauts head coach Kyle Niederman said. “That’s what good teams do, and it’s what’s carried us throughout the season.”

After a three-and-out on their opening drive, Lloyd senior quarterback Kaleb Evans connected with sophomore receiver Colten Barger on a catch-and-run to open the scoring.

Evans finished the night with 178 passing yards, completing 13 of 20 attempts and surpassing 5,000 career varsity passing yards in the process. His performance came against a Red Devils defense that had allowed just 44.

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