Friday means gameday for the Hewitt-Trussville and Clay-Chalkville high school football teams.
Under the Lights and Cahaba Sun has you covered from the gridiron, as Hewitt-Trussville and Clay-Chalkville play in region games. Hewitt-Trussville hosts Prattville in a Class 7A, Region 3 game, while Clay-Chalkville plays Huffman at home in a 6A, Region 6 game as well.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. for both games.
Here's what you need to know:
Hewitt-Trussville (5-2) vs. Prattville (4-2)
- Date: Friday, Oct. 11
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Hewitt-Trussville Stadium
Last week: Hewitt-Trussville fell to Thompson 15-10; Prattville got beat by Vestavia Hills 49-14.
What to watch: Hewitt-Trussville will need to respond quickly to last week’s disappointing loss at Thompson, as the Huskies head back home to host a Prattville team that joins Hewitt and Vestavia as part of a current three-way tie for third place in Class 7A, Region 3. Prattville benefitted from a softer opening to the schedule, but tough matchups with Hoover and Vestavia have not gone as well for the Lions. The Huskies hope this one will fall in line with those. Hewitt’s defense played well against Thompson last week and a similar performance should lead to a win.
Last meeting: This will be the first meeting between the two programs.
Next week: Hewitt-Trussville remains at home to play Oak Mountain, while Prattville hosts Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa.
Clay-Chalkville (6-0) vs. Huffman (1-5)
- Date: Friday, Oct. 11
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Cougar Stadium
Last week: Clay-Chalkville held off Mountain Brook 21-14; Huffman fell to Shades Valley 34-18.
What to watch: Clay-Chalkville notched a second straight big time win last week, beating Mountain Brook in a key region contest. The Cougars are one of the top teams in the state once again this year, and will have no trouble getting to 7-0 against the Vikings this week.
Last meeting: Clay-Chalkville shut out Huffman 72-0 on Oct. 13, 2023. The Cougars have won 12 straight games in the series, and have shut out the Vikings the last three years.
Next week: Clay-Chalkville travels to Oxford, while Huffman hosts Mountain Brook.
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