Wild fourth-quarter kickoff returns propel Velma past Elmore City
Elmore City-Pernell's Colt Matthews (#10) runs behind the block of Eli McConnell (#72) and Devin Stanley (#52) during Friday's game at Velma-Alma. Photo by Mike Arie
VELMA — In a winless battle between Class B1, District 4 teams, Velma-Alma answered a game-tying kickoff return with one of its own to secure an 18-12 win over Elmore City-Pernell on Friday night.
The back-and-forth contest saw Elmore City strike first in the opening quarter, taking a 6-0 lead when Jesse Cook connected with Devin Stanley on a 15-yard touchdown pass.
