Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Wetumpka). They strolled past the Rehobeth Rebels with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 34-19. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Indians considering their 12-point performance the match before.
It was another big night for Jimmy King, who rushed for 237 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 111.2 rushing yards per game.
Wetumpka's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Morion Dorsey and Logan Gaare. Gaare is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Wetumpka got some further help from Kelby Walker: he made 18 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
The win snapped Wetumpka's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. As for Rehobeth, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wetumpka will head out to face off against Eufaula at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Wetumpka: 17.2, Eufaula: 16) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Rehobeth, they will head out on the road to challenge Cottonwood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cottonwood will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Rehobeth surely won't give up without a fight.
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