Russell County won against Northside Methodist Academy on Tuesday with 44 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Wednesday. The Warriors took their contest with ease, bagging a 44-0 victory over the Percy Julian Phoenix. That looming 44-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Warriors yet this season.
McKenzie Word
| 09/17/25 vs Percy Julian | 119 |
| 09/16/25 vs Northside Methodist Academy | 45 |
| 08/26/25 @ Valley | 35 |
| 08/28/25 vs JAG | 20 |
Russell County got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was McKenzie Word out in front who picked up 119 receiving yards and three scores. Those 119 receiving yards gave Word a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kora Perry, who threw for 165 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Russell County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Valah Brooks and Abbygail Dix. Brooks has become a key player for Russell County: the team is 4-1 when she posts at least one interception, but 1-3 otherwise. Dix got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Russell County now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Percy Julian, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Coming up, Russell County will challenge Opelika at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Percy Julian, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Smiths Station at 5:00 p.m. on October 22.
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