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Hewitt Trussville quarterback Jack Floyd (7) runs for the endzone during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville head coach Josh Floyd talks to his team after a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain huddles up before a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville huddles up before a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain captains William Yoder (10), Luke Kelly (69), John Bay Whatley (64), and Nolan Lawson (8) before the coin toss during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain captains William Yoder (10), Luke Kelly (69), John Bay Whatley (64), and Nolan Lawson (8) before the coin toss during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville captains Riley O'Neill (18) and DJ Hall (12) before the coin toss during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain quarterback Charlie Vacarella (2) runs with the ball during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain quarterback Charlie Vacarella (2) throws a pass during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain wide reciever looks to get up field during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville tight end Jackson Martin (20) runs after a catch during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville tight end Jackson Martin (20) catches a touchdown pass during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain kicks off during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Turssville running back Harrison Malone (16) runs with the ball during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville defensive back Bryant Wisdom (26) looks to fill a running lane during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain wide receiver Okoye Walker (0) dives out of bounds to get the clock to stop during a drive late in the second quarter during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain scores a touchdown during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Oak Mountain Marching Band performs during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Oak Mountain Marching Band performs during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Oak Mountain Marching Band performs during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Oak Mountain Marching Band performs during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Oak Mountain Marching Band performs during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Addison Strickland is crowned homecoming queen during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Addison Strickland hugs her father aftering being announced as Oak Mountain's Homecoming Queen during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Addison Strickland is crowned Oak Mountain Homecoming Queen during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain linebacker Holan Lawson (8) celebrates a fumble recovery during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain runs with the ball after a catch during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville and Oak Mountain get ready for the snap during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain offensive lineman Jackson Ingle (50) looks for someone to block during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain quarterback Charlie Vacarella (2) dives for the endzone during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain running back Kentrell Tolbert (1) runs with the ball during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Oak Mountain student section celebrates a touchdown during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville running back Harrison Malone (16) runs with the ball during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain quarterback Charlie Vacarella (2) scores a touchdown during overtime during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain quarterback Charlie Vacarella (2) celebrates a touchdown during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville quarterback Jack Floyd (7) scores a touchdown during overtime during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville running back Harrison Malone (16) scores a touchdown during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville quarterback Jack Floyd (7) scores a touchdown during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville quarterback Jack Floyd (7) celebrates with his teammates after a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville head coach Josh Floyd expresses frustration over a call during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville running back Harrison Malone (16) celebrates a touchdown during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain center Luke Kelly (69) snaps the ball during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville running back Harrison Malone (16) runs with the ball during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain quarterback Charlie Vacarella (2) looks for a running lane during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Hewitt Turssville Marching Band performs during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Hewitt Turssville Marching Band performs during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Hewitt Turssville Marching Band performs during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Hewitt Turssville Marching Band performs during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Hewitt Turssville Marching Band performs during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Hewitt Trussville Marching Band performs during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Oak Mountain Marching Band performs during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain quarterback Charlie Vacarella (2) throws a pass during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Turssville quarterback Jack Floyd (7) celebrates a touchdown during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville tight end Jackson Martin (20) celebrates a touchdown during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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A Hewitt Trussville lineman looks for someone to block during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville defensive end Eli Abney (7) recovers a fumble during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain running back Kentrell Tolbert (1) delivers a stiff arm during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain running back KEntrell Tolbert (1) runs past the Hewitt Trussville defense during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain offensive lineman Eli Ervin (78) drops back in pass protection during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville kicker Banks Loyd (15) kicks off during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville runs onto the field before a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Heardmon Park gets ready to host a football game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville cheerleaders before a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville head coach Josh Floyd chats with officials before a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain head coach Jason Kervin chats with the officials before a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Hewitt Trussville Head Coach Josh Floyd before a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountian Head Coach Jason Kervin before a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Richard Force.
Hewitt-Trussville survived three overtimes to outlast Oak Mountain 48-45 on Friday night in a back-and-forth Class 6A, Region 3 classic.
In a battle of talented young quarterbacks, Charlie Vacarella accounted for five total touchdowns on the ground for Oak Mountain, matching Hewitt-Trussville's Jack Floyd blow for blow in a game that came down to the final possession of a third overtime.
Oak Mountain controlled the ball for much of the first half, according to head coach Josh Floyd.
"First thing I say, give Oak Mountain credit," Floyd said. "They did a good job controlling the clock tonight, which we knew that was going to be their game plan, so it wasn't anything shocking. We made some mistakes. I feel like we tried every possible way to lose the game. We kept giving them chances. They're a good football team, with one of the best running backs in the state. I felt like they dominated time of possession. I think we had the ball three times in the whole first half, so they controlled the clock, man, and we had to play their game."
Oak Mountain recovered a fumbled punt early and nearly cashed in, but missed a field goal to keep it scoreless. Jack Floyd found Jackson Martin for a short touchdown pass to put Hewitt-Trussville up 7-0, but Vacarella answered immediately with a long touchdown run to tie it. Floyd scored on a short run to make it 14-7, but Oak Mountain drove the length of the field in the closing seconds of the half and Vacarella found Jacob Gibbs for a touchdown pass, missing the two-point try to trail 14-13 at the break.
Oak Mountain took its first lead of the game in the third quarter on a Vacarella touchdown run and successful two-point conversion, going up 21-14. Jack Floyd tied it on a touchdown run to make it 21-21 early in the fourth quarter, but Oak Mountain answered with another short touchdown run from Vacarella to retake the lead at 28-21. Floyd tied it again at 28 with a fourth-down touchdown run with under a second left in regulation.
The teams traded touchdowns through two overtimes. Vacarella scrambled in for a score in the first, and Floyd answered to make it 35-35. Malone and Vacarella traded 1-yard touchdown runs in the second to make it 42-42, Vacarella's fifth rushing touchdown of the night. In the third overtime, Oak Mountain settled for a 22-yard field goal, and Floyd's touchdown run won it for Hewitt-Trussville.
Floyd finished 21 of 26 passing for 212 yards and a touchdown, and also led Hewitt-Trussville on the ground with 130 yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries. Malone added 64 yards and two touchdowns. Vacarella passed for 139 yards and a score and ran for 86 yards and five touchdowns on 13 carries for Oak Mountain, while Kentrell Tolbert, the Eagles' leading back, was held without a touchdown despite 127 yards on 29 carries.
Josh Floyd called quarterback Jack Floyd's late-game composure the difference, pointing to a fumble recovery in the second overtime as the turning point.
"Jack just made plays at the end, man," Floyd said. "I thought the second one, when the ball was on the ground, we scrambled around, made a play. Jack's a warrior, man. There wasn't a lot of doubt in that one once we stopped them for a field goal."
Hewitt-Trussville improved to 4-2 overall and 3-1 in Region 3, and hosts Thompson next week. Oak Mountain fell to 1-5 overall and 0-4 in the region, and travels to Prattville.
Clay-Chalkville scored seven touchdowns and routed Pell City 56-6 on Friday night, improving to 5-1 overall and 4-0 in Class 5A, Region 6 play.
Cayden McGhee opened the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run, and CJ Eldridge found McGhee for a 42-yard touchdown pass to make it 14-0.
General Wilcher added a 14-yard touchdown run to cap the first-quarter scoring at 21-0. Eldridge opened the second quarter with a 23-yard touchdown run and later found Nasir Ray for a 7-yard score to make it 35-0, before Pell City's TJ Sanders returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown to cut it to 35-6. Wilcher answered with a 45-yard touchdown pass to Ray to make it 42-6 at halftime.
Clay-Chalkville tacked on two more touchdowns in the third quarter, an Eldridge-to-Wilcher score from 19 yards out and a 14-yard touchdown run from Obrion Hill Jr., to set the final margin.
Eldridge accounted for four total touchdowns, two passing and two rushing. Ray caught two touchdown passes, one from Eldridge and one from Wilcher, who also threw a touchdown in addition to his own rushing score.
Clay-Chalkville hosts Pinson Valley next week. Pell City fell to 2-5 overall.
