Football Preview: Wetumpka Indians vs. Percy Julian Phoenix
Wetumpka hasn't had much luck against Percy Julian recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Wetumpka Indians will play host again on Friday to welcome the Percy Julian Phoenix, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Wetumpka's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Percy Julian's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, Wetumpka beat Eufaula 14-3.
Wetumpka's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB six times. Leading the way was Ethan Bailey with two sacks. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made eight or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Kelby Walker was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, making 16 total tackles (3.0 for loss), and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Percy Julian). They were the clear victor by a 43-20 margin over Rehobeth on Friday. With that victory, the Phoenix brought their scoring average up to 26.2 points per game.
Bryson Mcgrew had a dynamite game for Percy Julian, throwing for 343 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.1 yards per attempt, and also rushing for 59 yards. That's the most rushing yards Mcgrew has posted since back in October of 2023. Johnny Darby was Mcgrew's top target, picking up 128 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Percy Julian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 202 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The win got Wetumpka back to even at 3-3. As for Percy Julian, the victory also got them back to even at 3-3.
Wetumpka might still be hurting after the 21-0 defeat they got from Percy Julian when the teams last played back in May of 2021. Can Wetumpka avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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