Wetumpka Comeback Cut Short Against Chelsea

WETUMPKA, Ala. - The Wetumpka Indians (1-1, 0-0 6A Region 4) lost to the Chelsea Hornets (2-0, 6A Region 3) in the Indians' home opener 40-30 on Friday night.

Chelsea quickly took a 20-0 lead over the Indians early in the second quarter. The Indians went into the locker room at halftime still down three scores 20-3. Kicker Cyrus Bullock once again impressed with a new best 39-yard field goal.

A motivated Wetumpka team came out of the break ready to get back in the game. A nine-yard touchdown pass to Christian Wilkes was the first trip to the endzone of the night for the black and gold.

Chelsea did answer with a touchdown, but Wetumpka then scored back-to-back touchdowns to cut Chelsea's lead to 27-23 early in the fourth quarter. A Chelsea fumble gave Wetumpka the ball in Hornet territory with a chance to take the lead, but the Indians late momentum was not enough. Chelsea forced a turnover and managed to keep the lead to beat Wetumpka 40-30.

The Indians outscored Chelsea 30-20 in the second half. The team has outscored its first two opponents in the second half by a combined 44-20 this season.

Charlie Skipper closed out his first start at home with 275 yards, three passing touchdowns and one rushing score. Kaleb Ballard gets credit for one of those after a 48-yard reception. The Sophomore has scored a touchdown in both games so far.

Jordan Hill was efficient recieving and rushing. He finished the night with 100 recieving yards, another 36 on the ground and a touchdown.

Leading the charge defensively was once again Walt Myrick. Posting 15 tackles he barely had more than Javian Greene. The Sophomore defensive back had 11 tackles and a fumble recovery.

Wetumpka will now hit the road to kick off area play. The Indians face Russell County on Friday night in the first of three consecutive region matchups. Kickoff is at 7pm. You can listen live on 105.1 WRFS or tune in to The Wetumpka Sports Network YouTube or Facebook channels.