Mortimer Jordan Slips Past Fultondale 14-13
Fultondale, AL – The Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils secured a narrow victory over the Fultondale Wildcats, with a final score of 14-13 Thursday night in North Jefferson County.
The win marked the Blue Devils’ eighth straight win the series that dates back to 1975.
The 6A Blue Devils improve to 8-2 overall, with a 4-2 mark in Class 6A, Region 5 play. The Wildcats closed out first year head coach Keon Handley’s inaugural season at the helm of the 4A program at 4-6 (4-2).
Despite the high-powered offense of the Blue Devils, who had amassed an impressive 341 points through nine games, the Wildcats managed to hold them to a 7-7 tie through the first two quarters. In the second half, the Blue Devils regained the lead, reaching a score of 14-7. However, the Wildcats launched a late-game drive that resulted in a touchdown, falling just short of clinching the victory.
Blue Devils quarterback, Garrett Ames, proved instrumental in the contest, finishing the night with 146 passing yards. He completed 8-of-22 passes, including one interception. Ames also contributed to the Devil’s ground game, carrying the ball 11 times for 20 yards and accounting for both of the Blue Devils’ touchdowns.
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Senior Coleman Maldonado emerged as Ames’ favorite target, making six receptions for an impressive 121 yards. Sophomore Jacob Cawley led the Blue Devils’ ground attack, amassing 32 yards on 9 attempts. On the defensive front, senior Brandon Payne shined, leading the Mortimer Jordan Defense with 13 tackles and two sacks.
Fultondale quarterback Brandon Woodall connected on 19-of-36 pass attempts for 241 yards. Rodreckus Johnson proved to be a reliable target, catching six passes for 75 yards. Jeremiah Jackson led the Wildcats’ ground game, carrying the ball 16 times for 54 yards and scoring a touchdown. Additionally, Matthew Yafondo added a three-yard rushing score.
Looking ahead, both teams turn their attention to the postseason. Head coach Dustan Goode’s Blue Devils will hit the road to take on the 6-4 Fort Payne Wildcats. Meanwhile, the Fultondale Wildcats will travel to Tuscombia to face the 7-3 Deshler Tigers to open the Class 4A postseason.
