The Whitmire Community School Wolverines football team achieved its first victory of the 2026 season on Friday, August 28, defeating Spartanburg Christian Academy. The road win saw two senior players set new school records, marking a strong offensive performance for the team.
Senior quarterback Kaden Malpass delivered a notable performance, completing 8 of 18 passes for 278 yards and four touchdowns. This effort placed him third in the school’s history for single-game passing yards. Complementing Malpass’s aerial attack, senior wide receiver Landon Wulf established a new all-time single-game record for receiving yards, accumulating 266 yards on five receptions, including four receiving touchdowns. Wulf also contributed defensively with 10 tackles and seven pass breakups. Junior Kingston Green added 58 rushing yards on 10 carries and recorded one sack.
The game began as a defensive struggle, with both teams scoreless after the first quarter. However, Whitmire Community School broke through in the second quarter with two touchdown drives, taking a 12-0 lead. By the end of the third quarter, the Wolverines extended their lead to 18-0, ultimately securing the win. The team, now with a 1-1 record, will focus on its upcoming rivalry game against undefeated Mid-Carolina High School. That contest is scheduled for Friday, September 4, at 7:30 p.m., serving as the Wolverines’ home opener.
