Peake’s buzzer-beater lifts Indians past Mustangs in overtime

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

D’Marcus Peake took matters into his own hands on Saturday night.

After a free throw tied the game with less than 15 seconds to go, Stanhope Elmore was set up to inbound the ball. Peake stood at mid-court as Wetumpka full-court pressed the Mustangs.

Stanhope passed the ball twice to get up the floor, but the Mustangs’ third pass was intercepted by Peake. With only five seconds left in overtime, Peake dribbled the ball back down the court.

He looked to drive to the basket, but the lane

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Wetumpka’s Juliana Eldridge capped off a perfect wrestling season with a state championship on Friday.

Eldridge, an eighth grader and the No. 1-ranked wrestler in the state of Alabama, claimed the championship in the 107-pound weight class by defeating Arab’s Madilyn Rogers, 10-4, by decision.

With her win, she completed the season with a 25-0 record and was one of only eight girl wrestlers to finish the season undefeated.

“To see how much girl’s wrestling is growing is awesome,” Wetumpka coach Josh Highland said.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a wonderful, creative day! Artists and anyone working in a creative eld will be full of original, inspirational ideas. This is also a lovely day to schmooze. It’s a great date day! Plan on a fun lunch. Enjoy sports events as well as playful activities with kids. Tonight: Cooperate.

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