Central had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 17-7 win over the Hoover Buccaneers on Friday. For the Red Devils, this counts as revenge for the 45-35 victory the Buccaneers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2020.
Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Andrew Alford led the charge by throwing for 177 yards and two touchdowns. 97 of those passing yards were hauled in by Daylyn Upshaw, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
The win was the fourth in a row for Central, bringing their record for this year to 10-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 31 points. As for Hoover, they moved to 10-3 with that defeat, which also ended their six-game winning streak.
Central didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 21-7 loss against Thompson on the 4th. Hoover does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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