Wellston had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it seven. They came up short against the Alexander Spartans, falling 46-20. The Golden Rockets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Despite the loss, Wellston still got an impressive performance from Josh Clarkson, who rushed for 129 yards, and also picked up 73 receiving yards and one touchdown.
As for Alexander, they now have a winning record of 3-2. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Alexander's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nolan Jenkins, who rushed for 142 yards and a pair of scores on only 15 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Jewell, who threw for 92 yards and three TDs while completing 77.8% of his passes.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wellston will take on River Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Golden Rockets will be up against the Raiders' rather soft defense (which has allowed 47.4 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Alexander, they will challenge Vinton County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans will be up against the Vikings' rather soft defense (which has allowed 39.2 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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