Bears looking for momentum after Friday thriller
There are no easy-to-find stats of high school football records on homecoming wins and losses. Usually, teams plays teams they’re fairly sure they can beat. That’s not always the case for struggling programs. After the Alcorn Central Bears won theirs on Friday, coach Marty Warren summed it up nicely. “To win at homecoming for the first time in I don’t know when, and matching last year’s ...
The Alcorn Central Bears secured a thrilling homecoming victory against Walnut, marking their first win in homecoming games and matching last year's victory total. Coach Marty Warren expressed the team's excitement, noting that the players are eager to continue this momentum. Alcorn Central currently stands at 2-2 after the close game, a positive shift from their previous struggles.
The win came in a defensive battle that remained tied until the final minute, when senior quarterback Ty Whitten executed a slant-and-go pass to Tracy Miller, securing the Bears' 6-0 victory. Warren emphasized the team's focus on learning to win and overcoming a negative football culture. With only 31 players on the roster, the team's success is attributed to the strong performance of a few key players.
Junior Jayden Taylor leads the team in receiving yards with 128 on six catches, while senior quarterback Whitten has thrown four touchdown passes. Defensively, the team has maintained a shutout in their two wins, including a dominating 41-0 victory against Falkner. The team's growth is evident, with young players stepping up and making significant contributions.
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