Under the Lights football gameday.
Friday means gameday for the Hewitt-Trussville High School football teams.
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Clay-Chalkville hosts Gadsden City in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs.
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Clay-Chalkville (11-0) vs. Gadsden City (8-3)
- Class 6A second round
- Date: Friday, Nov. 14
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Cougar Stadium
Last week: Clay-Chalkville defeated Jackson-Olin 49-26; Gadsden City got past Jasper 40-37.What to watch: One of the marks of how good Clay-Chalkville has been this season is the idea that beating Jackson-Olin by 23 points last week leaves much to be desired. The Cougars now host a Gadsden City team that ended one of the feel-good stories of the year in Jasper, after the Vikings had such a great season. The Cougars will be the favorites heading into this one, but will need to play a little better than they did last week. Clay has the look of a team chomping at the bit to get back to the state finals.
Last meeting: Clay-Chalkville beat Gadsden City 33-3 on Nov. 8, 2024, in the first round of the playoffs. Clay has won the last three meetings between the teams.
Recent playoff history: Clay-Chalkville is in the playoffs for the 14th straight year. The Cougars have won at least one playoff game in 12 of those seasons. Gadsden City is in the playoffs for the fourth straight years after missing out five straight years.
Next round: The winner will play the winner between Homewood and Hartselle in the quarterfinals. If Clay-Chalkville wins, the Cougars will host Homewood or travel to Hartselle.
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