Flag Football Picks Up Wins Over Helena, LAMP Behind Explosive Offense and Strong Defense

WETUMPKA, Ala. – Wetumpka's flag football team put together a pair of impressive performances, defeating Helena 18-12 in a tightly contested matchup before cruising past LAMP 50-0.

The Indians showcased their versatility on both sides of the ball, combining explosive offensive performances with a defense that forced turnovers and consistently disrupted opposing offenses.

Wetumpka 18, Helena 12

Wetumpka faced a tough challenge against Helena but found enough offensive production and defensive stops to secure the six-point victory.

Elaine Mayes led the Indians' rushing attack, carrying the ball nine times for 112 yards and a touchdown. Mayes also completed her lone pass attempt for 16 yards.

Sohaila Goshton added 116 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries, giving Wetumpka another productive option in the backfield. Goshton also completed two of four passes for 40 yards and caught one pass for 18 yards.

Kamille Tate contributed through the air, completing three of seven passes for 54 yards. Tate also rushed five times for 49 yards and added a 32-yard reception.

Jaylah Merkerson provided a reliable receiving target, hauling in four passes for 60 yards, while Laylah Goshton added 12 rushing yards on four carries.

Defensively, the Indians made several key plays to keep Helena from taking control.

Ja'Nia Davis led the defensive effort with seven flag pulls, including four for loss, and four sacks. Serenity Love added eight flag pulls, an interception and a pass breakup.

Mayes also made an impact on defense, recording four flag pulls, an interception and two pass breakups. Karmen Peake contributed four flag pulls and two pass breakups, while Hayli Crockett finished with six flag pulls, two for loss, and two sacks.

Tate rounded out the defensive effort with two flag pulls, an interception and three pass breakups.

Wetumpka's ability to generate turnovers and pressure Helena's offense helped the Indians preserve their 18-12 victory.

Wetumpka 50, LAMP 0

The Indians carried that momentum into their matchup with LAMP, delivering an offensive explosion while shutting out their opponent.

Mayes again led the ground attack, rushing for 142 yards and a touchdown on just six carries. She also caught two passes for 60 yards, finishing with 202 yards of combined rushing and receiving offense.

Goshton delivered another outstanding offensive performance, completing seven of eight passes for 134 yards and three touchdowns. She also rushed four times for 96 yards and two touchdowns, accounting for five scores.

Tate continued to provide production in multiple roles, rushing six times for 48 yards and a touchdown, catching four passes for 42 yards and two touchdowns, and completing three of four passes for 18 yards and another score.

Merkerson was another major contributor in the passing game, hauling in four receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns, while Crockett added 44 rushing yards on two carries.

Laylah Goshton also contributed through the air, throwing for 38 yards on four pass attempts.

Wetumpka's defense was equally impressive, keeping LAMP off the scoreboard while creating additional opportunities for its offense.

Love led the team with seven flag pulls and an interception. Mayes recorded four flag pulls and another interception, while Tate added two flag pulls and an interception.

Crockett contributed five flag pulls, four for loss, and two sacks. Davis added three flag pulls, three for loss, and two sacks.

Peake finished with three flag pulls, while Zoe McCullough recorded four.

The shutout capped a dominant all-around performance for the Indians, who combined a high-powered offensive attack with an opportunistic defense.

Across the two games, Wetumpka scored 68 points while allowing just 12, with several players contributing in multiple phases.

Mayes was especially productive, totaling 254 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries. She also recorded two interceptions and eight flag pulls across the two contests.

Goshton combined for 212 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, while also throwing for 174 yards and three scores. Tate added another dimension to the offense as a passer, runner and receiver, accounting for five total touchdowns in the two victories.

Defensively, Love, Davis and Crockett helped anchor a unit that recorded multiple interceptions, sacks and tackles for loss.

The victories demonstrated Wetumpka's ability to win in different ways, surviving a close contest against Helena before delivering a commanding performance against LAMP.