Football Recap: McAdory Gets the Win + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 9, 2025, 1:36am

Football Recap: McAdory Yellowjackets vs. Central Falcons

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the AL High School Athletic Assn. (AHSAA) & Central High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous 4 Games

10/03/25 - Away21-20 W
10/04/24 - Home31-10 W
09/22/23 - Away42-14 W
09/16/22 - Home37-7 W

McAdory had won three straight on the road, but on Friday they bumped up to 5-0 to make it four. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Central Falcons 21-20. Those 21 points were actually the fewest the Yellowjackets have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.

McAdory's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Derrion Davis, who rushed for 79 yards and one TD.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: McAdory was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 244 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 212 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.

As for Central, they suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 5-2. They haven't had much luck with McAdory recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.

Despite the loss, Central still got an impressive performance from Anthony Dixon, who rushed for 138 yards and one touchdown while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. Dixon's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 126 rushing yards.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McAdory will face off against Hueytown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Central, they will challenge Brookwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons will be up against the Panthers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 31.86 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.

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