Under the Lights football gameday.
Friday means gameday for the Hewitt-Trussville High School football team.
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Hewitt-Trussville has a non-region home game against Pinson Valley on Friday, following Clay-Chalkville's game against Thompson on Thursday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. This link will take you to a preview of all the local games this week.
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Hewitt-Trussville (5-0) vs. Pinson Valley (3-2)
- Date: Friday, Sept. 26
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Hewitt-Trussville Stadium
Last week: Hewitt-Trussville shut out Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 24-0; Pinson Valley shut out Shades Valley 33-0.
What to watch: Both teams are coming off shutout wins in region play, as the two northeast Jefferson County foes square off in a non-region contest. Pinson Valley is a much improved squad in James Thompson’s second year as head coach, but the Huskies are the far better team in this one. The health of quarterback Zach Benedict will continue to be monitored, as he appears close to a return for the Huskies. Hewitt-Trussville’s defense has been playing at an elite level as well, having pitched two shutouts in the first five games of the year, allowing a total of 35 points so far.
Last meeting: Hewitt-Trussville blew out Pinson Valley 59-7 on Sept. 27, 2024. The Huskies have won 10 straight over the Indians and has a 26-7 edge in the series.
Next week: Hewitt-Trussville hosts Thompson, while Pinson Valley has an open date.
