PHENIX CITY — TeMarcus Warren’s 52-yard punt return for a touchdown was just one of several highlights for Auburn’s ninth-grade team in a 28-6 win over Central.
Joey Jackson added a 15-yard touchdown run, Mitchell Roland hit Cody Core on a 10-yard touchdown pass and Marcus Harris had a 15-yard touchdown run.
Auburn (1-0) hosts Opelika on Sept. 15.
Opelika 9th graders beat Beauregard
Behind a strong showing from its offensive line and defense, Opelika’s 9th grade football team downed Beauregard’s ninth graders, 27-12.
Opelika (1-0) plays at Smiths Station next week.
Wacoochee volleyball blanks South Girard
The Wacoochee Junior High volleyball team beat South Girard Middle School on Tuesday night, 2-0.
Jessica Weed, Kaleigh Hudson and Janie Weed had seven service aces each.
Janie Weed also had one kill, Alyssa Nevels had three kills, Abbie Bryant had one ace and one kill, while Kiara Williams had two aces for the Panthers.
The win pushes Wacoochee to 3-0 on the season. The Panthers go on the road Thursday to play Auburn Junior High.
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