Under the Lights football gameday.
Friday means gameday for the Hewitt-Trussville High School football teams.
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Hewitt-Trussville opens the Class 7A playoffs at home against Opelika, while Clay-Chalkville played Jackson-Olin on Thursday.
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Hewitt-Trussville (8-2) vs. Opelika (7-3)
- Class 7A first round
- Date: Friday, Nov. 7
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Hewitt-Trussville Stadium
Last week: Hewitt-Trussville and Opelika each took an open date.
What to watch: This is another compelling Region 2 vs. Region 3 first round playoff matchup in Class 7A. The Huskies have been great all year, minus back-to-back losses to Thompson and Prattville, and could be poised to make a deep playoff run. Both teams in this matchup have had an extra week to prepare and heal up from the regular season. Opelika started out strong, but a puzzling loss to Enterprise led to a shaky stretch to end the regular season.
Recent playoff history: Hewitt-Trussville is in the playoffs for the sixth straight year and is hoping to advance again after losing in the first round last fall. Opelika is back in the playoffs for the second straight year, looking for its first playoff win since 2021.
Last meeting: This is the first meeting between the teams.
Next round: The winner will play the winner between Baker and Florence in the second round.
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