Elijah Staley is far from the only offensive weapon the Wheeler Wildcats will be leaning on this season.
Devontae Jackson introduced himself to Sprayberry and the Cobb football scene in a big way Friday, rushing for 216 yards on just three carries, and they were all touchdowns.
For Jackson, a senior tailback, two of those scoring runs were for 93 and 97 yards, respectively, as the Wildcats rolled over Sprayberry 44-14 in the season opener for both teams.
Staley threw for three more touchdowns for Wheeler.
As the MDJ reports, Wheeler coach Mike Collins pulled most of his starters with a 41-7 halftime lead.
On Saturday afternoon at the Corky Kell Classic, Walton led Peachtree Ridge 14-3 but suffered a 23-17 loss at the Georgia Dome.
Quarterback Price Wilson threw two early touchdown passes for the Raiders, who led 17-16 at halftime but did not score after that.
The Walker School traveled to Temple on Friday and came away with a 21-0 win as Cameron Bloebaum threw for three touchdowns.
Pope and Lassiter's season openers will be next Friday.
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