Flag Football Takes Down Park Crossing 29-20 in First Region Home Game

WETUMPKA, Ala. — Wetumpka leaned on a dominant rushing attack and an aggressive defensive effort to earn a 29-20 victory over Park Crossing in their first region home game.

Junior Sohaila Goshton led the Indians offensively, rushing 13 times for 138 yards and three touchdowns. She averaged 10. 6 yards per carry and broke off a 27-yard run as Wetumpka finished the game with 326 yards on the ground.

Elaine Mayes contributed significantly in the backfield, carrying seven times for 80 yards and a touchdown, averaging 11. 4 yards per attempt with a team-high 28-yard run. Senior Laylah Goshton added 38 yards on five carries, while senior quarterback Kamille Tate rushed eight times for 70 yards.

Wetumpka finished with 420 yards of total offense, averaging nearly 10 yards per rushing attempt. While the Indians did not rely heavily on the passing game, Tate was efficient, completing 6 of 9 passes for 89 yards. Mayes completed her only attempt for five yards, resulting in a combined 7-of-10 passing performance for 94 yards.

Defensively, Wetumpka kept pressure on Park Crossing, recording seven sacks for 39 yards in losses. Sophomore Ja'Nia Davis led the pass rush with three sacks for 18 yards, while senior Zoe McCullough recorded two sacks for 16 yards. McCullough also led the team with nine total flag pulls, including five solo stops and four assists.

Sohaila Goshton made an impact on special teams as well, returning two punts for 49 yards, including a 28-yard return. Mayes added a 29-yard punt return. With Goshton's three-touchdown performance, a productive rushing attack, and a defense that consistently pressured the Park Crossing backfield, Wetumpka secured the 29-20 victory.

Following the victory, the Indians move to 4-5 on the season, and 1-1 in region play.