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Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Dylan Cope (1) scores a touchdown during a game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Zach Benedict (15) runs for a first down during a game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville running back CJ Davis (11) runs during a game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville band plays during Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville linebacker Antonio Wynn (14) during a game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville students during a game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville Dance Auxiliary prior to a game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Jack Floyd (7) finds a gap to run during a game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville team captains, Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Zach Benedict (15) , Hewitt-Trussville running back Deuce Alston (2) and Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Dylan Price (3) during a game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville Cheerleaders during a game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Dane Askins (13) during a game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville students celebrate the start of 4th quarter during game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville band performs during game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville band celebrates during game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville head coach Josh Floyd (HC) during game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Jack Floyd (7) looks to complete a pass during a game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville band performs during Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver James Kelly (4) looks for extra yards during a game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville defensive back Will Phillips (5) Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Zach Benedict (15) warms up prior to the game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Dylan Cope (1) races towards the end zone during a game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville defense swarms JAG during game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
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Hewitt-Trussville running back Deuce Alston (2) avoids a tackle during a game between Hewitt-Trussville vs JAG on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles
Hewitt-Trussville made quick work of JAG in its 2025 season opener Friday night, cruising to a 54-0 home win behind a crisp, multi-quarterback passing attack and a swarming defensive effort. The Huskies recorded their third consecutive regular-season shutout dating back to the end of 2024.
Hewitt-Trussville struck quickly, scoring four touchdowns in the first quarter alone. Sophomore quarterback Zach Benedict opened the night with a 69-yard touchdown pass to Dylan Cope, then followed with a 3-yard scoring throw to sophomore CJ Davis. Senior Deuce Alston punched in a 1-yard touchdown run to make it 20-0, and Davis added a 3-yard run to close the quarter.
In the second, junior Jack Floyd connected with DJ Hall for an 11-yard touchdown pass, and senior James Kelly capped the half with an 8-yard scoring run to give the Huskies a 40-0 halftime lead. Sophomore Tyler Wilson added touchdown runs of 4 and 6 yards in the second half.
The Huskies finished with 446 total yards on 59 plays, including 260 through the air on just 20 attempts. Benedict completed all eight of his passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns, while Floyd went 7-of-9 for 71 yards and a score. Junior Harris Tuggle also saw action, completing all three of his throws for 30 yards.
On the ground, six different players recorded carries, led by Jack Floyd with 70 yards on six attempts. Alston added 57 yards, and Kelly contributed 42. In the passing game, Cope led all receivers with 87 yards and a touchdown on three receptions.
Hewitt-Trussville’s defense held JAG to 209 total yards, all on the ground, and allowed zero completions on 10 pass attempts. Senior linebacker Parker Floyd led the effort with seven total tackles, including three for loss. Will Phillips added four tackles, a sack and an interception. Ryker Dummitt and Eli Abney each recorded a sack, and Zayland Germany recovered a fumble. The Jaguars were limited to seven first downs and turned the ball over three times.
It was the second consecutive season-opening blowout for the Huskies against JAG. Hewitt-Trussville won last year’s matchup 50–6, and the Jaguars went 2-8 in 2024. A tougher test awaits next week, as the Huskies travel to face Gadsden City.
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