A triplet of third-inning long balls from Noah Jones, Dorion Jackson and Kyle Morrison proved more than decisive for Wetumpka in a key area game Thursday.

Andy Anders
A clutch save from Jerry Ingram secured a 2-1 win for Wetumpka boys soccer in area play Thursday.
Wetumpka girls soccer made some school history Thursday, beating Benjamin Russell on the road.
Kelbi Johnson hit six 3s and changed the look of Benjamin Russell's defense as she guided Stanhope to a 40-30 area win against the Wildcats.
Wetumpka made a late push to grab a road win at Benjamin Russell in area girls basketball action Thursday night.
Benjamin Russell got 27 points from Chris Foster and outpaced Wetumpka 41-28 in the second half to pick up a big second win in area play.
Stanhope running back Antonio Trone posted yet another huge night as the Mustangs' ground game and defense led a valiant second-half effort to beat Smiths Station.
A 28-point second quarter propelled Sylacauga to a 35-16 win against Holtville Friday.