WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap
The Carmi-White County Football team picked up their first win of the 2026 season Friday night, defeating Hamilton County 16-14.
Carmi jumped out to an 8-0 lead midway through the 2nd quarter on a 10-yard touchdown run by Cooper Hill, and the Bulldogs took that lead into halftime.
The Foxes marched down on their first possession of the 2nd half to score and cut the Bulldog lead to 8-6, but Carmi then answered with their own touchdown drive, capped off with a 2-yard touchdown run by Kyzen Edwards to put the Bulldogs up 16-6.
Hamilton County pulled within two late in the 4th quarter and had a chance to take the lead, but the Bulldogs came up with a big defensive stop as Keaton Grant forced a fumble, which was recovered by Kyzen Edwards to seal the 16-14 victory.
The win improves Carmi’s record to 1-2 on the year, as it also snapped a 13-game losing streak, dating back to October 2024.
Friday’s win also marks the first win for Head Coach Clinton Wolff. Wolff spent 19 years as an assistant for former Head Coach Kurt Simon, and after a difficult 2025 season, Wolff picks up his first career win.
The Bulldogs were led in rushing by Jazz Duckworth who had 65 yards on 11 carries.
Dakota Brown had 54 yards on 9 carries.
Cooper Hill had 47 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries.
Branson Burnett went for 34 yards on 5 carries.
Kyzen Edwards had 23 yards and a touchdown on 6 carries.
Carmi will be back at home this Friday as they will host Red Hill.
Other High School Football action from this weekend:
– Illinois
Fairfield 46, Eldorado 6
Flora 31, CZRE 0
Johnston City 67, Edwards Co. 0
Red Hill 32, Sesser-Valier 8
Mt. Carmel 29, Robinson 13
Newton 42, Casey-Westfield 14
Olney 46, Lawrenceville 9
Benton 28, Murphysboro 13
Carterville 42, Charleston 28
Du Quoin 35, Herrin 20
Harrisburg 49, Red Bud 13
Marion 60, Belleville West 20
Massac Co. 34, Anna-Jonesboro 6
Nashville 42, Wesclin 7
West Frankfort 35, Chester 21
Mt. Vernon 45, Collinsville 34
Carbondale 48, Taylorville 7
Breese Mater Dei 45, Effingham 7
– Indiana
Evansville Memorial 48, Evansville Central 7
Evansville Reitz 56, Jasper 21
Evansville North 22, Evansville Harrison 20
Castle 48, Evansville Bosse 8
Evansville Mater Dei 48, LaVille 0
Boonville 14, Southridge 7
North Posey 45, North Knox 7
Heritage Hills 63, Princeton 0
Gibson Southern 59, Mt. Vernon 19
The Carmi-White County Jr. Pro Football teams hosted Eldorado on Saturday, and both teams picked up wins.
The 5th & 6th Grade Bulldogs won 32-0.
The 7th & 8th Grade Bulldogs won 36-8.
The Jr. Pro Bulldogs will travel to Johnston City this weekend.
The Carmi-White County JV Football team defeated Hamilton County Monday night by a final score of 36-8.
The JV Bulldogs improve to 1-2 on the year.
The Carmi-White County Volleyball team will begin conference play tonight as they host Flora at McDougal-Ever Gymnasium.
The Lady Bulldogs come in at 7-2, meanwhile Flora is 0-3.
Fans can watch tonight’s match on the WRUL Sports YouTube Channel. Varsity will begin around 7:15 PM.
The CWCHS Boys & Girls Golf teams will host Wayne City today at the Carmi Country Club. Carmi will honor their five seniors this afternoon; Cayden Holloman, Katelyn Davis, Eva Grogan, Emma Legg, and Sophia McCully.
The CWC Cross Country team will travel to Hamilton County today.