If Percy Julian was riding high fresh off their 43-20 takedown of Rehobeth last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Percy Julian Phoenix fell just short of the Wetumpka Indians by a score of 24-21 on Friday. The Phoenix were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2021.
When it comes to explaining why Percy Julian lost, don't look at Bryson Mcgrew. Despite the final result, he rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 79 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Mcgrew has posted since back in October of 2023.
Even though they lost, Percy Julian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 253 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Percy Julian wouldn't let Wetumpka keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Percy Julian can thank Jabarron Tyus and Keshun Marbury for forcing both of them.
Wetumpka's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Martez Wright, who picked up 145 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Johnson, who threw for 176 yards and three touchdowns.
Percy Julian now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Wetumpka, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-3.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Park Crossing the next time they take the field. Wetumpka will host Park Crossing at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Percy Julian will host them at 7:00 p.m. on October 25th.
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