Fort Gay, W. Va. — Fort Gay middle school football celebrated 8th grade night with a 36-6 victory over Matewan on Wednesday evening.
Viking 8th Graders
Front L to R Bradley Bentley, Josh Curry, Jonathon Dingess, Karter Johnson, Jameson Evans, Harley Bragg, Cristian Cox
Back L to R TJ Adkins, Ryder Ward, Dawson Richardson, Alayna Bailey, Bella Smith, Braxton Meredith
Fort Gay improved to 5-1 on the season with the blowout victory.
Nearing the end of the first quarter Carson Evans connected with his cousin Jamison Evans for a 15 yard touchdown for a 6-0 Viking lead.
Early in the second quarter Jonathon Dingess broke two tackles on his way for a 60 yard TD and Evans to found Bentley Bradley for the two point conversion and Fort Gay led 14-0.
Right before halftime Jamison Evans weaved his way for 55 yard touchdown and Carson Evans connected with Karter Johnson for the two point conversion and the Vikings led 22-0.
On 4th and short Carson Evans jaunted 70 yard for a touchdown and it was Fort Gay 28-0.
Carson Evans hit Karter Johnson on a 1 yard TD and Bentley Bradley for the two point conversion for a 36-0 lead.
Matewan avoided the shutout with a 50 yard touchdown to set the final score of 36-6
Fort Gay will close out Wayne County play with a trip to face the Vinson Tigers on Thursday evening. With a win the Vikings will enter the semifinals as the #2 seed.
2025 Viking Cheerleaders
Jayla Davis, Bailey Thompson, Eastley Waller, Aubreigh Sisk, Bayleigh Copley, Brooklyn Block, Desi Cyrus, Brynley Waller, Rae Dillon, Taylor Carpenter, Shelbie Ramey, Jaelyn Block, Brookie Spears, Sonnie Sammons, Kyleigh Abbott, Aaliyah Weaver
Viking Head Coach Chris Johnson
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… 8th Grade Night isn’t just the end of middle school — it’s the beginning of everything we’re capable of becoming. It was such an honor being a small part of these young athletes journey in life. After the 8th festivities for the football and cheerleaders, we were able to honor some brave breast cancer survivors/fighters. Their fight is our fight! Big shout out to Matewan for making the trip on short notice due to a game cancellation. Without them we aren’t able to honor these 8th graders. Big night for the Vikings in a 36-6 win with rushing touchdowns from Jonathan Dingess, Jameson Evans and Carson Evans.”
“… Then Carson Evans adding two highlight reel throws to Karter Johnson and Eli Fitch. It was a complete team effort with all players getting in on the action on Wednesday night. Had an unfortunate injury to 8th grader Alayna Bailey to end her middle school career so prayers go out to her and her family. This is such an amazing group of kids so unselfish and wanting to see each other succeed. To God the glory and we are excited to see what the next few weeks bring our way.”
