Football Preview: Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils vs. Gardendale Rockets
The Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Gardendale Rockets at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Friday, Mortimer Jordan came up short against Minor 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. Mortimer Jordan got some further help from Weston Tossie: he forced a fumble and made nine total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, after soaring to 33 points the game before, Gardendale was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They took a hard 23-7 fall against Homewood. The Rockets' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Mortimer Jordan's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Gardendale, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
Everything came up roses for Mortimer Jordan against Gardendale in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 58-21 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mortimer Jordan since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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