Published: July 16, 2008 10:47 am         

Wildfire wins season opener

Staff reports

The North Jefferson News



The expansion Warrior Wildfire won their home opener in the Southern Football League on Saturday night before an estimated home crowd of 800 people.

The semi-pro Wildfire dominated the East Alabama Raiders, 31-2, behind 205 yards rushing. Former University of Alabama product Eric Grey led the way with 78 yards on 14 carries. Derrian Gee added 39 yards on four carries.

The Wildfire used two quarterbacks in the romp, as Brian Balazick went 8-of-11 for 49 yards and Daniel Dennis went 6-of-8 for 31 yards.

Ray Branham led the Wildfire defensive unit with 19 solo tackles and a quarterback sack. Demarcus Rogers had 12 solo tackles. Lamond Williams had nine solo tackles and two sacks . He also one forced fumble.

Cedrick Austin returned an interception for a 87-yard touchdown.

The Wildfire host the North Georgia Bulldogs, Saturday at 7 p.m.