Football Game Recap: Lanier Poets vs. Wetumpka Indians
By Team Reports
Oct 27, 2023, 9:42am
Recap: Lanier Poets vs. Wetumpka Indians
The Lanier Poets lost against the Wetumpka Indians back in October of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. Lanier fell 20-12 to Wetumpka. It was the first time this season that Lanier let down their fans at home.
Wetumpka had a senior duo take command as Nate Rogers rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.8 yards per carry and Jamarion Thrasher gained 188 total yards and a touchdown. Thrasher's longest reception was for an incredible 74 yards.
Lanier's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Wetumpka, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 5-4 record this season.
Lanier will head out on the road to face off against Vigor at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wetumpka, they will look to defend their home field on November 3rd against Central of Clay County at 7:00 p.m.
