Football Preview: Gardendale Rockets vs. Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils
Gardendale has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Gardendale had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least 31 points, but Homewood put an end to it on Friday. Gardendale received a blow as they fell 23-7 to Homewood. The Rockets' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, Mortimer Jordan came up short against Minor on Friday and fell 33-26. The Blue Devils were up 14-0 in the third but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Although Mortimer Jordan took the loss, they still got scores from Daunte Williams, Parker Reno, Tanner Rice, and Levi Madrid.
Even if they lost, Mortimer Jordan's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Leading the way was Asa Bolden with two. Weston Tossie was another major factor on D, forcing a fumble and making nine total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Gardendale's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Mortimer Jordan, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Gardendale was taken down by Mortimer Jordan 58-21 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Gardendale have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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