JR Elaine Mayes named FCB Athlete of the Week for Oct. 19

WETUMPKA, Ala. – Wetumpka junior Elaine Mayes made her presence felt on both sides of the football as the Indians picked up a pair of victories over Helena and LAMP.

Mayes, a wide receiver, running back and defensive back for the Indians, delivered an impressive all-around performance, helping Wetumpka defeat Helena 18-12 before rolling past LAMP 50-0.

In the matchup against Helena, Mayes provided a spark offensively, rushing nine times for 112 yards and a touchdown. She also completed her lone pass attempt for 16 yards, showcasing her versatility in Wetumpka's offensive attack.

Her contributions extended to the defensive side of the ball, where she recorded four flag pulls, an interception and two pass breakups. Her ability to impact the game in multiple ways proved valuable in the Indians' six-point victory.

Mayes followed that performance with another standout showing against LAMP.

The junior rushed six times for 142 yards and a touchdown, averaging nearly 24 yards per carry. She also added two receptions for 60 yards, finishing with 202 yards of total offense in the Indians' shutout victory.

Defensively, Mayes continued to make plays, recording four flag pulls and another interception to help preserve Wetumpka's clean sheet.

Across the two victories, Mayes totaled 254 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just 15 carries, averaging nearly 17 yards per attempt. She also contributed 60 receiving yards, 16 passing yards, eight flag pulls, two interceptions and two pass breakups.

Her combination of offensive production and defensive playmaking made her a key contributor in both wins.

For her outstanding performances against Helena and LAMP, Elaine Mayes has been named the First Community Bank Athlete of the Week.