HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State flag football left no doubt on Wednesday afternoon, dominating from start to finish in a pair of conference matchups against Northwest Shoals at home. The Lions took game one 77-6 and the momentum continued in game two with a 70-0 victory.
Wallace State 77 – Northwest Shoals 6 (Game One)
The Lions struck quickly, scoring on their second play of the game when quarterback Emma Kile found Taylor Kindred for a 10-yard touchdown pass. After a successful two-point conversion, Wallace led 8-0. Minutes later, Kile connected with Telecia Ransom on a 45-yard scoring strike to extend the advantage to 14-0.
The offensive fireworks continued early in the second quarter when Kile delivered a 5-yard touchdown pass to Maggie Patterson, and on the next possession, Mariah Ragland broke free for a 45-yard touchdown run, stretching the lead to 27-0. Northwest Shoals answered with a short touchdown pass to cut the margin to 27-6, but Wallace responded immediately. Kile and Ransom connected again, this time from 39 yards out, and after the conversion, the Lions led 35-6.
The defense joined the scoring party when Kindred intercepted a pass and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown, pushing the lead to 43-6. Kile added a 4-yard touchdown run just before halftime, sending Wallace into the break ahead 51-6.
Wallace State picked up right where it left off in the second half. On the second play of the third quarter, Kile and Ragland hooked up for a 58-yard touchdown. Following a Takyla Carr interception, Kile and Ragland connected again on a 30-yard score to extend the lead to 63-6.
The Lions kept rolling in the fourth quarter. Kindred’s second interception of the game set up another Kile-to-Patterson touchdown, this one from 10 yards out. Patterson added her third touchdown reception of the game on the final play, a 7-yard strike from Kile that capped the scoring at 77-6.
Kile turned in a spectacular performance, finishing 18-of-20 passing for 311 yards and eight touchdowns, while also rushing for a score. Ransom hauled in four passes for 116 yards and two touchdowns. Ragland added three receptions for 99 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 52 rushing yards and a score on two carries. Kindred contributed three receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown, while also recording two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown.
Wallace State 70 – Northwest Shoals 0 (Game Two)
The Lions wasted no time setting the tone. On the first play from scrimmage, quarterback Emma Kile connected with Taylor Kindred for a 66-yard touchdown. After a short punt return by Kindred set up another quick strike, Kile found Telecia Ransom for a 16-yard score and a 14-0 lead. Moments later, Kile and Kindred hooked up again, this time from 28 yards out to push the advantage to 22-0.
Special teams added to the highlight reel before the quarter ended when Kindred returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown, giving Wallace State a commanding 30-0 lead after one.
The offensive explosion rolled into the second quarter. Kile hit Mariah Ragland for a 31-yard touchdown, then found Destinee Ealy for back-to-back scores, a 16-yard strike to the back of the end zone followed by a short pass that Ealy turned into a 31-yard touchdown. Ragland capped the first-half fireworks with a 22-yard interception return, sending Wallace into halftime with a 57-0 advantage.
In the second half, Kindred added two more touchdowns on the ground, scoring from six and seven yards out to put the finishing touches on the 70-0 shutout.
Kile was nearly flawless, completing 6-of-7 passes for 188 yards and six touchdowns. Kindred showcased her versatility with two catches for 94 yards and two touchdowns, five rushes for 31 yards and two scores, and two punt returns for 74 yards, including a touchdown. Ealy added two catches for 47 yards and two touchdowns, while Ragland contributed a receiving touchdown and a defensive score.
The Wallace State defense was just as dominant as the offense, holding Northwest Shoals to just 39 total yards and negative-15 rushing yards.
With the win, Wallace State completed a two-game sweep of Northwest Shoals, outscoring the Warhawks 147-6 on the day and showcasing both its offensive firepower and defensive playmaking.
