West Monroe 31, Pulaski Academy 17

West Monroe 31, Pulaski Academy 17

MONROE, La. — Pulaski Academy fought toe-to-toe with Louisiana power West Monroe, but turnovers and a fourth-quarter surge doomed the Bruins in a 31–17 loss Friday night.

Sophomore quarterback Aaron Orgle made his first varsity start in place of the injured William Subiaco and showed poise, throwing a touchdown pass to senior receiver Mason Greathouse and leading a second-quarter scoring drive capped by running back Ja’Vion Walker out of the Wild Bruin set. PA’s defense, led by Hartford Lowe’s goal-line forced fumble and interception, kept the Bruins in front 14–10 at halftime.

West Monroe, however, leaned on junior tailback Christian Ponti, who powered in three touchdowns, including the game-tying and go-ahead scores in the fourth quarter. Kicker Hunter Fox added a 27-yard field goal and four extra points, and the Rebels sealed the game when a strip-sack was recovered in the end zone with under three minutes to play.

Pulaski Academy receivers Bryce Gittens and Chase Hancock provided steady outlets for Orgle, while linebacker T.J. Logan anchored the defense with multiple stops. But the Bruins’ offense stalled late, and West Monroe’s size and depth on the line wore them down.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter
West Monroe – Christian Ponti 5-yd run (Fox kick), WM 7–0
West Monroe – Hunter Fox 27-yd FG, WM 10–0
Pulaski Academy – Ja’Vion Walker 8-yd run (2-pt failed), WM 10–6

2nd Quarter
Pulaski Academy – Orgle 20-yd pass to Greathouse (2-pt good), PA 14–10

3rd Quarter
Pulaski Academy – 32-yd FG, PA 17–10

4th Quarter
West Monroe – Ponti 3-yd run (Fox kick), 17–17
West Monroe – Ponti 7-yd run (Fox kick), WM 24–17
West Monroe – Fumble recovery in end zone (Fox kick), WM 31–17

Standouts

• Christian Ponti, RB, West Monroe — three rushing TDs.

• Hunter Fox, K, West Monroe — 27-yd FG, 4 PATs.

• Hartford Lowe, DB, Pulaski Academy — forced fumble at goal line, interception.

• Aaron Orgle, QB, Pulaski Academy — first varsity start, TD pass.

• Mason Greathouse, WR, Pulaski Academy — TD catch, tough yards after contact.