Football Recap: Dynamic Duo of Avery Vaughn and Case Butler Lead Wayne County to Victory + How To Watch

Wildcats

Team Score (Highest)

09/19/25 @ Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central	28
09/05/25 @ McNairy Central	22
08/22/25 vs Richland	16
09/12/25 vs Houston County	14
08/29/25 @ Summertown	14

It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Wayne County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They managed a 28-22 win over the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Tigers. The Wildcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Wayne County was led to victory by Case Butler and Avery Vaughn. Butler rushed for 62 yards and three TDs, while Vaughn rushed for 128 yards and one touchdown.

Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Braxton Howard, who threw for 317 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 74.2% of his passes. The Tigers' leading receiver Brady Roberts was Howard's top target yet again, picking up 127 receiving yards and one score.

With the victory, Wayne County broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-3. As for Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Wayne County is set to face off against their familiar foe McEwen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central will square off against rival Collinwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.