Bulldogs
| 10/17/25 @ Telfair County | 35-7 |
| 10/03/25 vs Montgomery County | 62-14 |
| 09/26/25 vs Hawkinsville | 36-18 |
| 09/19/25 @ Dooly County | 50-9 |
| 09/11/25 vs Atkinson County | 30-22 |
| + 3 more games |
Wheeler County had won seven straight games and Alvin Ricks did his part to make it eight on Friday. The Bulldogs simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Telfair County Trojans 35-7 with plenty of help from Ricks, who rushed for 206 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.3 yards per carry, and also picked up 45 receiving yards. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 68 yards.
One reason for the win was Wheeler County's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Laith Davis, Justin Culver, and Lane Connell, who each picked up one sack apiece. Davis was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Wheeler County's victory bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Telfair County, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Wheeler County will take on rival Wilcox County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Ricks and Melvin McAdoo. Meanwhile, Telfair County is set to square off against their familiar foe Dooly County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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