MABLETON, Ga. - the Wolfpack scored 15 points in the first quarter to secure a big 28-6 victory over
Walker (Marietta, Ga.) on Saturday.
Whitefield Academy rushed for two touchdowns on the ground during the quarter, including one by
Jordan Edge.
After taking the lead on a touchdown run by
Everett Pollard in the first quarter, WA was up 22-0 at the half.
Both teams scored six points in the third quarter, so the margin remained at 22 at the start of the fourth.
Walker's only touchdown came on a punt return by
The Team in the third quarter.
The Mableton school entered the contest giving up 27.9 points per game this year. The defense really stepped up, holding the Wolverines well below their season average of 18.4 points scored per game.
Whitefield Academy avenged last year's 21-14 loss to Walker with the victory.
The win was a nice bounce back for WA, which lost to Mount Pisgah Christian last week, 39-7.
Whitefield Academy (3-5) will play an A Region 6B game against King's Ridge Christian next week, while Walker (4-4) will take on Mount Paran Christian also in an A Region 6B game.
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