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 heads to Baker and Clay-Chalkville hosts Gadsden City to begin the high school football playoffs.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. for both games.
Here's what you need to know:
Hewitt-Trussville (8-2) at Baker (8-2)
- Date: Friday, Nov. 8
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Hornet Field – Baker High
Last week: Hewitt-Trussville took an open date; Baker beat Vigor 10-9.
What to watch: Hewitt-Trussville squares off against Baker, which is coached by former Huskies offensive coordinator Juan Johnson. Who has the upper hand in this scenario? Time will tell. Hewitt-Trussville has played extremely well toward the end of the season and its defense is the best in head coach Josh Floyd’s tenure.
Last meeting: This will be the first meeting between the programs.
What’s next: The winner gets the winner between Austin and Enterprise in the second round.
Clay-Chalkville (8-2) vs. Gadsden City (6-3)
- Date: Friday, Nov. 8
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Cougar Stadium
Last week: Clay-Chalkville lost to Vestavia Hills 28-14; Gadsden City took an open date.
What to watch: Clay-Chalkville head coach Stuart Floyd had some pointed words for his team following last week’s loss to Vestavia Hills, wondering if his team has the requisite “heart” to make a deep playoff run. That will be put to the test in the opening round of the playoffs, as the Cougars host a solid Gadsden City team. Clay was shockingly eliminated in the opening round of the 2022 playoffs before going on to win the state championship last fall.
Last meeting: Clay-Chalkville beat Gadsden City 31-21 on Nov. 1, 2019. Gadsden City has a 6-4 edge in the series, but Clay has won three of the last four.
What’s next: The winner gets the winner between Muscle Shoals and Mortimer Jordan in the second round.
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