Ware Shoals gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past the Blacksburg Wildcats 44-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Hornets also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Ware Shoals to victory, but perhaps none more so than Altavis Evans, who rushed for 158 yards and three TDs while picking up 9.9 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Tyrell Cunningham, who rushed for 44 yards and one touchdown.
Elijah Brown
| 08/22/25 vs Blacksburg | 17 |
| 11/01/24 @ Abbeville | 6 |
| 10/25/24 vs Calhoun Falls Charter | 17 |
| 10/18/24 @ Dixie | 9 |
| 10/11/24 vs McCormick | 17 |
Ware Shoals' defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB seven times. The heavy lifting was done by Elijah Brown and Charles Callaham, who racked up four sacks between them. Brown has been hot, having also posted six or more total tackles the last five times he's played. Ware Shoals got some further help from Trent Dyal: he picked up a sack and made seven total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Looking ahead, Ware Shoals will head out to square off against Ninety Six at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Blacksburg, they will welcome East Rutherford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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