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Hewitt-Trussville running back James Hammonds (2) scores a touchdown during the second half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Spain Park running back Zamir Farris (28) runs the ball during the second half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Hewitt-Trussville fans cheers during the second half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Hewitt-Trussville tight end Matt Miller (44) faces off with Spain Park defensive lineman Jarod Smith (95) during the first half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Spain Park quarterback Evan Smallwood (7) flicks the ball during the second half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Cade Carruth (16) looks for an open man as Hewitt-Trussville offensive lineman Kade Martin (73) covers during the second half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Spain Park running back Zamir Farris (28) carries the ball during the first half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Members of Hewitt-Trussville’s 2020-21 softball team are recognized during the first half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Spain Park head coach Shawn Raney talks with Spain Park defensive back Colin Cutcliff (13) during the second half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Jordan McCants (15) is tackled by Spain Park defensive back Jack Kendrick (12) during the first half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Gabriel Wright (21) carries the ball during the first half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Spain Park quarterback Evan Smallwood (7) runs into the defense of Hewitt-Trussville linebacker Hunter Jones (10) during the second half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Hewitt-Trussville defensive lineman Hunter Osborne (8), Hewitt-Trussville defensive lineman Justice Finkley (1) and Hewitt-Trussville linebacker Braylon Chatman (35) play during the first half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Spain Park quarterback Evan Smallwood (7) throws the ball during the first half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Members of Hewitt-Trussville’s 2020-21 softball team are recognized during the first half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Spain Park quarterback Evan Smallwood (7) looks for an open receiver during the first half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Spain Park quarterback Evan Smallwood (7) looks to pass during the first half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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The Hewitt-Trussville marching band performs during halftime of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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The Hewitt-Trussville marching band performs during halftime of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Cade Carruth (16) tries to evade pressure from Spain Park linebacker Landon Huey (36) during the first half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Spain Park quarterback Evan Smallwood (7) throws the ball to Spain Park wide receiver/defensive back Pierson Cole (1) during the second half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Hewitt-Trussville running back James Hammonds (2) celebrates with Hewitt-Trussville offensive lineman Ryan Gunter (79) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Spain Park running back Zamir Farris (28) runs the ball during the second half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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The Spain Park marching band performs during halftime of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Cade Carruth (16) dives into the end zone during the second half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Spain Park running back Zamir Farris (28) carries the ball during the first half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Spain Park linebacker Zavier Long (35) runs in a touchdown during the second half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Hewitt-Trussville head coach Josh Floyd looks on during the first half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Spain Park quarterback Evan Smallwood (7) fakes a handoff to Spain Park linebacker Zavier Long (35) during the second half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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The Spain Park marching band performs during halftime of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
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Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Cade Carruth (16) hands the ball to Hewitt-Trussville running back James Hammonds (2) during the first half of a football game between Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville at Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Trussville, Ala. The Huskies beat the Jaguars, 38-17. Photo by Laura Chramer
TRUSSVILLE — It was a good start to Class 7A, Region 3 play for the fourth-ranked Hewitt-Trussville High School football team on Friday night, as the home team started fast and finished strong to knock off visiting Spain Park, 38-17.
After sliding into a deadlock at 17-all late in the third quarter, Hewitt finished on a 21-0 run to improve to 3-0 overall, including a 1-0 league mark.
The Class 7A, Region 3 tilt opened up with some excitement thanks to a quick burst down the visiting sideline from Hewitt-Trussville senior James Hammonds, who slipped free for a 45-yard touchdown run on the first snap of the game. Fellow Huskies senior Connor Thomas gave Hammonds the short field with a nice return on the opening kickoff.
“I had to make one guy miss and after that, I just saw green and I was able to do my thing,” said Hammonds. “I just trusted my O-line tonight.”
It wouldn’t take Hewitt long to cushion its first-quarter lead. Following a Jaguars three-and-out, the Huskies quickly covered 69 yards on their second possession thanks in part to a couple explosive plays from Auburn commit Omari Kelly.
The senior wideout sparked the drive with some change of direction on a swing pass out of the backfield, pulling in the pitch from quarterback Cade Carruth and escaping out of trouble for a 49-yard gain to the Spain Park 18. Three snaps later, Kelly ran off right tackle for a 7-yard touchdown dart to stretch the Huskies lead to 14-0 early. Kelly caught a game-high 10 passes for 171 yards and finished with two total touchdowns (one rushing).
The Jags, however, wouldn’t go quietly. Behind a run-first approach, Spain Park found rhythm late in the first quarter, whittling the deficit down to 17-10 at the break and eventually knotting things up at 17-all with 3:13 remaining in the third.
Sophomore running back Zavier Long ran in both Jags touchdowns — the first coming from 15 yards out in the first frame and the second covering 17 yards in the third. Long went home with 64 yards and two scores on 12 carries to go with 78 yards off 16 rushes from Zamir Farris.
Hewitt-Trussville’s second-half rally started with a six-play touchdown drive, which was caped off by a 5-yard Carruth keeper off left tackle. The following possession featured a little razzle dazzle, as sophomore Peyton Floyd fired a 67-yard TD strike to Kelly on a reverse pass to put the Huskies out front 31-17.
"I think that was one of the bigger plays of the game, I think it shifted momentum," said Josh Floyd of his son's deep shot. "That's a sophomore coming in here in a region game, which is not easy. I'm proud of him."
Hammonds rounded out the scoring with his second 45-yard rushing score of the night. He would march on to a solid outing in his region debut with a rushing line of 15 carries for 173 yards and two touchdowns.
“James had a big night,” said Hewitt head coach Josh Floyd. “He’s getting better every single week and I’m really proud of him.”
