Wenonah Blanks Woodlawn 48-0 Behind Neil Brown’s 5 TDs in Magic City Matchup

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Wenonah found its offense at the perfect time, rolling to a 48-0 shutout of crosstown foe Woodlawn on Friday night. Quarterback Neil Brown threw for 304 yards and five touchdowns, and the Dragons’ defense pitched a clean sheet to earn their first win of the 2026 season.

The result gave Wenonah (1-2) a much-needed lift after a pair of season-opening losses. For Woodlawn (0-3), it marked a second straight shutout defeat and underscored the growing pains of a young program still searching for its footing.

Fast Start Sets the Tone

Wenonah wasted little time asserting control. Brown connected with Damazia Taylor early to open the scoring, and the tandem quickly became a problem Woodlawn could not solve. The Dragons stacked points through the first quarter, mixing quick strikes downfield with efficient drives that kept the Colts’ defense on its heels.

By the end of the opening period, Wenonah had built a comfortable cushion and put Woodlawn in an early hole.

Brown and Taylor Take Over

The second quarter belonged to the passing game. Brown carved up the Woodlawn secondary, hitting Taylor for a series of long touchdowns that stretched the lead. Taylor’s speed created separation on nearly every route, and Brown delivered accurate throws that turned short gains into big plays.

Wenonah carried a dominant lead into halftime, with the aerial attack doing the heavy lifting and the defense holding firm.

Defense Slams the Door

The Dragons’ defense refused to give an inch after the break. Woodlawn struggled to sustain drives, and Wenonah’s front pressured the Colts into repeated stalls. The shutout stayed intact as the Dragons’ reserves saw increased snaps in the second half, closing out the 48-0 win.

Standout Performances

Brown was the story of the night. He completed 15 of 22 passes for 304 yards and five touchdowns, adding four carries for 13 yards on the ground. His command of the offense and pinpoint accuracy set the tempo from the opening drive.

Taylor was equally impressive as Brown’s top target. The receiver hauled in seven catches for 176 yards and four touchdowns, turning routine receptions into explosive scoring plays. The Brown-to-Taylor connection accounted for the bulk of Wenonah’s damage and proved unstoppable throughout the evening.

Wenonah’s defense deserves its share of credit, too. The unit limited Woodlawn’s chances all night and delivered the program’s first shutout of the season.

Looking Ahead

Wenonah will look to build momentum when it travels to face Dora (1-2) next week. The matchup pits two teams with identical records and gives the Dragons a chance to climb to .500 behind their surging offense.

Woodlawn, meanwhile, hits the road to take on Oak Grove as it works to break into the win column. The Colts will aim to tighten up on both sides of the ball after back-to-back shutout losses, with an eye toward turning early-season lessons into progress.