RUNNING WILD: Dadeville sticks to the ground for big opening win

Carmen Rodgers / Tallapoosa Publishers Dadeville High School’s Christian Nelson scores a touchdown for the Tigers during Friday’s game against Elmore County High School.

The two-headed rushing attack of Christian Nelson and Ja’Vuntae Holley spoiled homecoming in Eclectic on Friday night.

Dadeville beat Elmore County 47-7 to open its season and send the Panthers to an 0-2 start to the season. The Tigers offense, led by Nelson and Holley, totaled over 400 rushing yards on the dominant night.