James Clemens and Central squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but James Clemens had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Central Red Devils 70-14. While losing is never fun, the Jets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 47th, while the Red Devils are ranked sixth).
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Tristan Williams and Jayshaun Woodhouse. Williams rushed for 168 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries while Woodhouse rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Those 134 rushing yards gave Woodhouse a new career-high. Daylyn Upshaw got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
James Clemens has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season. As for Central, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-2.
James Clemens does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Central, they will face off against Vestavia Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 947 yards in their previous games.
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