Chad Eads Earns 50th Career Victory as Gardendale Rolls Over Woodlawn

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Gardendale Rockets cruised to a decisive 40-14 win over the Woodlawn Colonels in a Class 6A, Region 5 matchup on Friday night in Birmingham. This victory boosts the Rockets’ record to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in regional play, while the Colonels are still searching for their first win at 0-8. This victory moves Gardendale closer to clinching a spot in the Class 6A playoffs.

Additionally, the win marked a milestone for head coach Chad Eads, celebrating his 50th career win. Quarterback Deacon Dyer was instrumental in the Rockets’ success, throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for another.

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Dyer tossed touchdown passes to Braylon Henry and Carter Jenkins, completing 15-of-26 passes for a total of 185 yards through the air. On the ground, he added eight carries for 63 yards, including a 1-yard touchdown run. Special teams shined as well, with Kamari Todd returning a kickoff 75 yards for a score while Ryan McPherson contributing with field goals from 27 and 46 yards. Standout freshman running back Urijay Casey added a 3-yard rushing touchdown.

Looking ahead, Gardendale will take a week nine break before facing the 4th ranked Spain Park Jaguars (8-0, 5-0) at Driver Stadium on November 1st to cap the regular season. Woodlawn will host the 3rd ranked Parker Thundering Herd (8-1, 5-0) next Friday night.