Parker Dominates Mortimer Jordan in 46-0 Shutout

BIRMINGHAM, AL – In a rain-soaked battle at Major Brown Memorial Stadium, The Parker Thundering Herd proved that their number two ranking is well deserved with a commanding 46-0 victory over the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils in a Thursday night Class 6A, Region 5 matchup.

Parker (4-0) set the tone early by forcing a three-and-out on Mortimer Jordan’s opening drive. Capitalizing on the momentum, Timothy Merritt, stepping in for sidelined quarterback Dylan Reese, drove the Herd downfield and scored on a 12-yard run. The Thundering Herd quickly doubled their lead to 14-0 when Michael Jones recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff and returned it 12 yards for another score.

Chancellor Sparks powered through with a 2-yard touchdown run as the first quarter wound down. Terence Gaines expanded Parker’s lead with a 5-yard rushing touchdown late in the second quarter, pushing the score to 28-0.

Mortimer Jordan’s struggles continued with another fumble on the next possession. Merritt seized the opportunity, connecting with Kentrell Davis for a 17-yard touchdown pass. Merritt capped the dominant first half with a 6-yard touchdown run, giving Parker a 40-0 advantage just before halftime.

Heavy rain dictated a ground game in the second half. A’Mari Carr put the final stamp on Parker’s victory with a 35-yard interception return midway through the fourth quarter.

Key Performances

• Timothy Merritt demonstrated versatility, completing 4 of 9 passes for 34 yards, rushing for 105 yards, and contributing three touchdowns.
• Chancellor Sparks led the rushing attack with 81 yards on 13 carries and a touchdown.
• Terence Gaines added 51 yards and a touchdown on 9 attempts.
• Michael Jones and A’Mari Carr contributed significant defensive plays, each scoring on a turnover.

On the opposing side, Mortimer Jordan (0-4) struggled offensively. Quarterback Blaze Neely completed 4 of 11 passes for 40 yards and an interception. The Blue Devils’ ground game was stifled, combining for just 35 yards.

Looking ahead, Parker is set to host Georgia’s Carrollton Trojans next Friday night  in Birmingham, while Mortimer Jordan will face the Woodlawn Colonels.