Woodlawn was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They came up short against the Gardendale Rockets, falling 40-14. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Colonels of the 59-20 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Woodlawn's loss came despite strong showings from Andre Russell and Kendarius Magwood. Russell rushed for 74 yards on only seven carries, while Magwood rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown.
Gardendale found their leader in underclassman Deacon Dyer, who threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Gardendale also got help from Carter Jenkins, who showed off his sure hands for 102 receiving yards.
Woodlawn's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Gardendale, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Woodlawn will welcome Parker at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Parker's defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so Woodlawn's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Gardendale, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Spain Park at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st.
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