Wetumpka had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They strolled past the Beauregard Hornets with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 36-19. That's more bragging rights for the Indians, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jordan Hill
| 08/22/25 @ Beauregard | 104 |
| 09/06/24 vs Russell County | 21 |
| 09/13/24 @ Pike Road | 6 |
| 08/30/24 @ Chelsea | 6 |
| 08/23/24 vs Beauregard | 3 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Wetumpka to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jordan Hill, who rushed for 104 yards and a pair of TDs. Those 104 rushing yards gave Hill a new career-high. Wetumpka also got help from John Hudson Wingard, who showed off his sure hands for 94 receiving yards.
Wetumpka's run defense was locked in: Beauregard could only muster two yards per carry. The team can thank Keiland Thompson for the heroic effort on defense: he. Wetumpka didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 6.5.
Wetumpka's defense also made the game a nightmare for Dominique Key Jr (Neko)., racking up seven sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Ken Myles and Thompson, who racked up four sacks between them. Wetumpka got some further help from Walter Myrick: he made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Beauregard's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Key Jr (Neko), who threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wetumpka will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Chelsea at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Beauregard, they will challenge Anniston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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