Basketball Recap: Gardendale's Run of Four Straight Wins Now Over

Rockets

Previous 5 Games

01/03/25 vs Mortimer Jordan	70-72
01/02/25 @ Jefferson Christian Academy	76-66
12/28/24 vs Oakman	65-20
12/27/24 vs Calera	63-61
12/20/24 vs Chilton County	82-45

After a string of four wins, Gardendale's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils by a score of 72-70. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Rockets have suffered since November 26, 2024.

Gardendale's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-11. As for Mortimer Jordan, the win made it two in a row for them and also bumps their season record up to 7-11.

Gardendale and Mortimer Jordan could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Alabama Rankings. Gardendale (ranked 212th) will meet Pinson Valley (ranked 29th) at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Mortimer Jordan will take on Cullman at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday down 193 places (206 vs. 13).