Under the bright Friday night lights and a sea of green and white, the Dallas County High School Hornets delivered a thrilling 22–16 victory over the Wilcox Central Jaguars in their 2025 Homecoming game.
In a contest marked by momentum shifts and tough defensive stands, the Hornets fed off the energy of the home crowd to pull out a crucial win that had fans on their feet until the final whistle. Amari England, Devin Woods, Arjai Jones and Keithey Fry each found their way in the end zone to help secure the Hornets victory. 
 
The Hornets head coach Darryl Watts stated, "I'm happy with the win, but I'm unsatisfied with our execution."
 
The Hornets homecoming court included: 9th grade representatives, Chelsey Barnett and Caleb Robinson; 10th grade representatives, Marlen Valencia and Sebastian Laister; 11th grade representatives, Ashlynn Griffin and Keithey Fry; 12th grade representatives, Nakaiya Stubbs and Kentrell Hamilton
 
Homecoming King Brytavian Roberson
Homecoming Queen Kennedi Brooks
 
The Hornets will travel to Thorsby, Alabama on Friday, Oct. 10 to face Thorsby High School at 7 p.m..

Letti Hasberry is a Community Correspondent based in Dallas County.

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