Football Recap: Waggener Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Oct 1, 2025, 12:43am

Football Recap: Waggener Wildcats vs. Fort Knox Eagles

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Waggener was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 36-20 to the Fort Knox Eagles.

Fort Knox's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Vaughn Fielding-Chiles Jr led the charge by rushing for 96 yards and four scores. That's the most rushing touchdowns Fielding-Chiles Jr has posted since back in August of 2024. Jaylen Irish was another key rusher, rushing for 147 yards and one TD.

Waggener's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Fort Knox, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.

Waggener and Fort Knox will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Wildcats are set to square off against their familiar foe Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Fort Knox will take on rival McLean County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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