Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 33-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gardendale Rockets.
Central's loss came despite strong showings from Trayvon Hall and Armani White. Hall picked up 79 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while White threw for 96 yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 63 yards.
Gardendale found their leader in underclassman Urijah Casey, who rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown. Those 134 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Casey.
Central's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Gardendale, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central will venture away from home to take on McAdory at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gardendale, they will challenge Homewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Gardendale's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
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