FOOTBALL: Wise 35, Roosevelt 16: Pumas overpower Raiders with explosive offense

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UPPER MARLBORO, MARYLAND — October 2025

The Wise Pumas defended home turf in commanding fashion Friday night, defeating the Eleanor Roosevelt Raiders 35–16 at Wise High School.

Behind the sharp passing of Eric Wedge III and a balanced offensive attack, the Pumas set the tone early and never trailed in this Prince George’s County matchup.

Offense Comes Alive Early

From the opening kick, Wise looked ready.

Quarterback Eric Wedge III (Sr) was locked in, completing 18 of 22 passes for 330 yards with four touchdowns and a 143.0 QB rating — his best outing of the season.

He distributed the ball evenly across his receiving corps, using quick reads and deep strikes to stretch the Roosevelt defense.

Theodore Riley (Jr) was unstoppable, recording 17 carries for 74 yards and a touchdown, plus 4 catches for 74 yards and another score. Riley’s combination of speed and balance made him a constant threat, breaking tackles and moving the chains throughout the night.

Kameron Parker (Sr) added 80 total yards and two touchdowns, showcasing both power and vision from the backfield.

Meanwhile, Z. Gray-Vest (Sr) provided steady support with 56 receiving yards and a touchdown on three receptions.

By halftime, Wise led 27–6, fueled by back-to-back touchdown passes from Wedge to Riley and Gray-Vest.

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Play-by-Play Highlights

  • 1st Quarter: Wise opened the game with a kick return touchdown to take a 7–0 lead. Moments later, a rushing TD extended the margin to 13–0.

  • 2nd Quarter: Roosevelt responded with a touchdown, but Wise countered quickly. Wedge connected with Riley for a score, followed by another passing touchdown to Gray-Vest, pushing the halftime lead to 27–6.

  • 3rd Quarter: Kameron Parker capped off an 80-yard drive with a powerful rushing touchdown, making it 35–6.

  • 4th Quarter: Roosevelt added late points, but the Wise defense stayed in control, sealing the win at 35–16.

Defensive Stand

While official tackle stats were not recorded, Wise’s defense dominated the trenches — limiting Roosevelt’s offense to just 321 total yards while forcing punts on key drives.

The defensive front disrupted timing and applied steady pressure, making every completion hard-earned.

The Pumas’ secondary broke up several deep passes and held Roosevelt to minimal yards after the catch, showcasing discipline and communication throughout all four quarters.

By the Numbers

CategoryWiseRoosevelt
Total Yards440321
Passing Yards330156
Rushing Yards110165
Total Touchdowns52
Turnovers01

Key Performers

PlayerPerformanceImpact
Eric Wedge III (Sr)18/22 passing, 330 yards, 4 TDsControlled the offense with precision and poise.
Theodore Riley (Jr)148 total yards, 2 TDsReliable dual-threat who kept drives alive on the ground and through the air.
Kameron Parker (Sr)80 total yards, 2 TDsPhysical runner who excelled in red-zone situations.
Z. Gray-Vest (Sr)56 receiving yards, 1 TDConsistent target and effective route runner on key drives.

Momentum Builder

With the 35–16 victory over Roosevelt, the Wise Pumas improved to 3–2 and gained key momentum heading into a major Week 7 test.

Next up, Wise will travel to Potomac High School to face the undefeated Potomac Wolverines (5–0) for Potomac’s Homecoming Game.

It’s one of the most anticipated matchups in Prince George’s County, featuring two explosive offenses and physical defenses. Wise will look to ride its rhythm from the Roosevelt win and hand Potomac its first loss of the season.