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Wetumpka coach Bear Woods against Eufaula in the 2024 season.
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Bear Woods is an ultimate competitor. That competitive spirit has transferred into the program and to his players. It’s part of the culture at Wetumpka.
Heading into his fourth year as Wetumpka’s football coach, Woods and the Indians have yet to move past the first round of the playoffs or place higher than third in the region. This season is shaping up to be different from the last three, due to some last minute changes to the roster. With the changes, the Indians are an undoubtedly young team, although not inexperienced.
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Wetumpka’s Walt Myrick (42) returns an interception against Eufaula last season.
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