By Lucas Owens
After coming off two big road wins against Haughton last week, the Wolves returned to “The Pit” for their homecoming game in front of a big crowd. After beating Haughton 30-6 last week, the 7th grade put up another strong performance to this week to beat Greenacres 30-8. Kaiden King threw two touchdown passes to Ian Clark. Broxton Oestrich and Will Brown both had touchdown runs on the day. Jordon Carey led the Wolves in rushing. The defense was led by Artevius Smallwood who forced two fumbles, Isiah Tate recovered a fumble. Mason Hart led the defensive front and Ian Clark had an INT. The 7th grade Wolves are now 4-3 on the season.
After shutting out Haughton last week 44-0, the Wolves’ 8th grade defense was able to repeat the same effort this week to shut out Greenacres 34-0. Markel Miller sprinted 65 yds for a TD on the opening kick of the game for the Wolves’ first score. On the Wolves’ very next possession Javon Calloway caught a screen pass and scored from 35 yards. Lucas Owens Jr scored in a 10-yard run and Jaden Johnson scored on a screen pass for the Wolves final offensive score. The defense held the Mustangs to 1 first down all game. Malik Harrison scored on a Pick six INT. Bennet Speer and Jaden Johnson Also had INT’s for the Wolves. Holt Holliday and Nekeya Harden led the defensive front. Marquan Miller led the team in sacks and Kentrell McGlothen recovered a fumble. The 8th grade Wolves are 6-1 on the season. The Wolves play their final game at a home Oct 31 against Elm Grove Eagles. Games start at 5 p.m.
