WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap
Back on Friday the Carmi-White County Football team fell to Johnston City on the road by a final score of 24-14.
The Bulldogs marched down and scored on their opening possession on a 2-yard touchdown run by Branson Burnett.
After the Indians answered with a touchdown drive of their own, the Bulldogs responded by reclaiming the lead on a 5-yard touchdown pass from Dakota Brown to Lex Day, giving the Dogs a 14-8 halftime lead.
However, it would not be enough for the reigning BDC champions. JC would go on to score 16 unanswered in the second half to win their 19th consecutive Black Diamond Conference game, and 7th straight over the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs were led in rushing by Dakota Brown with 66 yards on 12 carries.
Branson Burnett had 43 yards on 9 carries with a touchdown.
Kyzen Edwards had 13 carries for 43 yards.
Jazz Duckworth went for 39 yards on 9 carries.
Cooper Hill rushed for 21 yards on 6 carries.
Caleb King had 17 yards on 5 carries.
The Bulldogs start the year with an 0-1 record, they will host the Flora Wolves this Friday for their home opener at Harrington-Jeffries Stadium, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM.
In other high school football action from this weekend;
– Illinois
Fairfield 44, Edwards Co 0
Hamilton Co 14, Red Hill 0
Flora 49, Sesser-Valier 8
CZRE 27, Eldorado 0
Benton 18, Herrin 6
Carbondale 47, Murphysboro 13
Carlyle 26, Lawrenceville 14
Carterville 28, Marion 24
Centralia 49, Salem 20
Harrisburg 56, Anna-Jonesboro 3
Mt Carmel 50, DuQuoin 22
Nashville 42, Roxana 14
Red Bud 40, Pinckneyville 14
Waterloo 21, Mt Vernon 12
West Frankfort 48, Massac Co 14
– Indiana
Forrest Park 16, Mt. Vernon 15
Floyd Central 31, Gibson Southern 24
North Posey 34, Southridge 21
Tecumseh 37, Princeton 0
Evansville Mater Dei 56, Evansville Central 14
Evansville Memorial 48, Jasper 14
Evansville Reitz 46, Evansville Harrison 0
Castle 29, Evansville North 26
Boonville 45, Evansville Bosse 0
The Carmi-White County Jr. Pro Football teams hosted Flora on Saturday.
The 5th & 6th Grade Bulldogs won by a final score of 6-0 in overtime.
Bennett Tommassetti scored the game-winning touchdown in OT.
The 7th & 8th Grade Bulldogs lost by a final score of 38-0.
Both teams will host Edwards County this Saturday.
The Carmi-White County Jr. High softball team took part in the Fairfield tournament over the weekend, and the Lady Bullpups went 2-1 on the day. Carmi defeated Crab Orchard 10-9 before falling to Hamilton County 10-8, and finishing the day with a 14-6 win over New Hope.
Both the Lady Bullpups and the Bullpups will travel to Fairfield today.
The Carmi-White County Volleyball team will begin the 2026 season tonight as they travel to Mt. Carmel. The Lady Bulldogs are coming off one of the greatest seasons in school history, as they tied the school record for most wins in a season with 37, and won their 3rd consecutive Regional and Sectional Championships.
Head Coach Chris Lucas will have to replace the winningest class in CWC Volleyball history, as he’ll look to a handful of first-time varsity starters to fill those shoes.
The Lady Bulldogs will then travel to Grayville tomorrow night before taking part in the Fairfield Lady Mule Kickoff Tournament this Saturday. Their first home match will be next Wednesday when they host North Posey.
The Carmi-White County Boys & Girls golf teams will travel to Franklin County Country Club today for the Black Diamond Conference Preview.
The Carmi-White County Junior Varsity football team will host Johnston City tonight at 6:00 PM.