Badgers bounce back

By Mike Arie on Thursday, September 10, 2026

ECP dominates Central in historic home opener

The Elmore City-Pernell’s defense of Owen McConnell (#11), Carston Lauderdale (#44) and Devin Stanley (#52) force a Central Marlow fumble during Thursday action at Wheeler Field. Photo by Mike Arie
The Elmore City-Pernell’s defense of Owen McConnell (#11), Carston Lauderdale (#44) and Devin Stanley (#52) force a Central Marlow fumble during Thursday action at Wheeler Field. Photo by Mike Arie

ELMORE CITY — In the first-ever meeting between the two schools—located just 45 minutes apart—the Elmore City-Pernell Badgers made history with their first-ever win on an 8-man field, defeating the Central Marlow Bronchos 48-6.

“I am thrilled for the win,“ head coach Rheade Box said. “Last week was not fun for anybody—coaches, players, anybody. We still made a lot of mistakes tonight, but we did wi…