Orange Beach, Ala. — (GSN) — Following a delay caused by hurricane weather, the Orange Beach High School Makos football team returned to Mako Stadium to host Satsuma High School. Head Coach Wade Waldrop’s squad overcame the storm-related scheduling disruption to deliver a 38-14 victory over the Gators in front of their home crowd.
Anthony Hawkins delivered a stellar performance on both sides of the ball, anchoring the receiving corps and pulling in a scoring pass from quarterback Tucker Wade while logging extensive defensive snaps. Meanwhile, Verchaun Simms sparked the early momentum with a quick touchdown sweep, and a lockdown second-half defensive effort ensured the victory remained well out of reach.
The victory underscores a dramatic transformation for the program following its mediocre 2025 season. Improving to 7-1 on the year, Orange Beach has solidified its position in the upper echelon of Class 4A Region 1 and officially clinched its first playoff berth since 2022…