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 Clay-Chalkville travels to Oxford in a matchup of top five teams in Class 6A. The winner of the game will earn the Region 6 title. Hewitt-Trussville hosts Oak Mountain in a 7A, Region 3 game.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. for both games.
Here's what you need to know:
Clay-Chalkville (7-0) at Oxford (7-0)
- Date: Friday, Oct. 18
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Oxford High School
Last week: Clay-Chalkville blew past Huffman 66-12; Oxford took an open date.
What to watch: This matchup of top five teams in Class 6A will decide the Region 6 title. Both have been excellent so far this season. Clay-Chalkville has played a couple close games, winning defensive struggles against Thompson and Mountain Brook. Oxford has won some close ones as well, edging Moody and Mountain Brook by a combined four points. Clay-Chalkville boasts one of the elite defenses in the state, and could give them a slight edge in this one.
Last meeting: Clay-Chalkville beat Oxford 28-14 on Oct. 20, 2023. The Cougars hold a 14-5 lead in the series.
Next week: Clay-Chalkville stays on the road with a trip to Pinson Valley; Oxford travels to Huffman to wrap up the region slate.
Oak Mountain (3-4) at Hewitt-Trussville (6-2)
- Date: Friday, Oct. 18
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Hewitt-Trussville Stadium
Last week: Oak Mountain fell to Vestavia Hills 42-14; Hewitt-Trussville took down Prattville 49-7.
What to watch: Hewitt-Trussville is hoping to hit its stride toward the end of the regular season, as the Huskies are in the driver’s seat for the third seed out of Region 3. In order to achieve that, they have to continue winning. They will face an Oak Mountain team better than its record would indicate. The Eagles have continued to show how much improved they are from a season ago and are not a pushover by any stretch.
Last meeting: Hewitt-Trussville beat Oak Mountain 42-7 on Sept. 8, 2023. Hewitt holds a 9-3 edge in the series and has won the last eight.
Next week: Oak Mountain returns home for a game with Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa; Hewitt-Trussville travels to Tuscaloosa County to wrap up the region slate and regular season.
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