Austin Meredith, a senior, comforts Will Wilkerson after the Edmonson Co. High School Wildcats football team loses to Russelville Highschool in the semi-regional final. For Meredith, Nathan Smith, Steve Claudill and 11 other seniors, this would be their last game and the Wildcats first trip to the semi-finals since 1998. "I am proud of you no matter what the outcome is i am proud of you and will always be here for you guys," said Pierce. The final loss marked the end of a remarkable comeback season fo the Edmonson Wildcats who hasn't been to the play offs in over 7 years.