Football Recap: Central Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win + How To Watch

Red Devils

Margin (Wins)

10/23/25 vs JAG	56
08/22/25 @ Pinson Valley	43
10/17/25 vs Opelika	36
10/03/25 @ Auburn	36
09/05/25 vs Smiths Station	36

Central had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victors by a 34-10 margin over the Hoover Buccaneers on Friday. Considering the Red Devils have won nine contests by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayshaun Woodhouse, who rushed for 186 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and also picked up 30 receiving yards. Woodhouse was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 65 yards. JJ Joiner was another key receiver, picking up 138 receiving yards and two TDs.

Central's run defense was locked in: Hoover could only muster 3.4 yards per carry. The team can thank Tristan Lyles for the heroic effort on defense: he. Central's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.1.

Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Marquise Cooper and Amaree Law. Another thorn in Hoover's side was Lyles, who picked up a sack and made nine total tackles (3.0 for loss).

The win (which was Central's fifth in a row) raised their record to 10-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.4 points on average over those games. As for Hoover, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-5.

Central has already played their next game, a 34-15 win against Fairhope on the 14th. Hoover does not have any more games scheduled as of now.