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Hewitt-Trussville defensive back Trey Washington (5) intercepts a pass from Vestavia Hills quarterback Sam Carroll (10), intended for Vestavia Hills wide receiver Cole Turner (22) during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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The Husky student section rallies during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills defensive back Joseph Sullivan (7) returns the ball during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills running back Taiyo Crawford (11) runs the ball as Hewitt-Trussville defensive back KJ Jackson (4) moves in on coverage during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Omari Kelly (3) runs the ball during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville linebacker Landen Berguson (26) and Hewitt-Trussville defensive back Trey Washington (5) tackle Vestavia Hills running back Bryant Agee (5) during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville at Vestavia Hills football
Hewitt-Trussville defensive back Trey Washington (5) guards Vestavia Hills wide receiver Cole Turner (22) during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville defensive back Trey Washington (5) breaks up a pass intended for Vestavia Hills wide receiver Cole Turner (22) during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills wide receiver Cole Turner (22) runs the ball during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills running back Landon Neese (23) reaches out a hand as he’s tackled in the end zone by Hewitt-Trussville defensive back KJ Jackson (4) during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills offensive lineman Dawson Ray (71) blocks Hewitt-Trussville defensive lineman Justice Finkley (1) during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills running back Landon Neese (23) reacts after scoring a touchdown for the Rebels during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville running back Sean Jackson (33) runs the ball as Vestavia Hills linebacker John Edwards (39) makes the stop during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Cade Ott Carruth (16) throws a pass during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills tight end Hasting Sykes (86) lifts up Vestavia Hills running back Landon Neese (23) after Neese scored during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills running back Taiyo Crawford (11) carries the ball toward the end zone during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville linebacker Clint Simpson (28) and Hewitt-Trussville defensive back Trey Washington (5) tackle Vestavia Hills defensive end/running back Taiyo Crawford (11) near the goal line during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville at Vestavia Hills football
Vestavia Hills quarterback Sam Carroll (10) pitches the ball to Vestavia Hills running back Taiyo Crawford (11) during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville linebacker Clint Simpson (28) moves in to tackle Vestavia Hills running back Landon Neese (23)during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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/Hewitt-Trussville running back Armoni Goodwin (2) catches a pass from Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Cade Ott Carruth (16) during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills quarterback Sam Carroll (10) throws a pass during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills running back Landon Neese (23) pushes toward the end zone as Hewitt-Trussville defensive back KJ Jackson (4) and the Hewitt-Trussville defense tackles Neese during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. Photo by Erin Nelson
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The Hewitt-Trussville cheerleaders rally behind the Huskies during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills defensive back Will Cox (10) blocks Hewitt-Trussville running back Armoni Goodwin (2) during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville running back Sean Jackson (33) carries the ball as Vestavia Hills defensive back Joseph Sullivan (7) moves in on coverage during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville defensive back Connor Thomas (21) runs the ball after intercepting a pass from Vestavia Hills quarterback Sam Carroll (10) during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Cade Ott Carruth (16) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville linebacker Jamarion White (9) recovers a fumble before Vestavia Hills offensive lineman John King (54) during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Cade Ott Carruth (16) moves to make a play during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills linebacker Houston Owen (18) and Vestavia Hills defensive back Joseph Sullivan (7) tackle Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Omari Kelly (3) during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills quarterback Sam Carroll (10) pitches the ball to Vestavia Hills running back Pierce Hanna (48) during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills defensive back Joseph Sullivan (7) moves in to stop Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Omari Kelly (3) on the run during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills quarterback Sam Carroll (10) is brought down by Hewitt-Trussville linebacker Jamarion White (9) and Hewitt-Trussville linebacker Michael Edwards (10) during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Omari Kelly (3) returns the ball during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills quarterback Sam Carroll (10) throws a pass during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills defensive back Joseph Sullivan (7) moves in to stop Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Omari Kelly (3) on the run during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville running back Sean Jackson (33) carries the ball as he’s brought down by Vestavia Hills defensive back/wide receiver Thomas Watson (28) and Vestavia Hills defensive back Joseph Sullivan (7)during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills running back Pierce Hanna (48) carries the ball during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills quarterback Sam Carroll (10) throws a pass during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Cade Ott Carruth (16) is tackled by Vestavia Hills linebacker Josh Cheatham (35) during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills running back Landon Neese (23) catches a pass from Vestavia Hills quarterback Sam Carroll (10) during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville running back Sean Jackson (33) rushes toward the end zone to score during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills defensive back Joseph Sullivan (7) breaks up a pass intended for Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Cayson Zackery (24) during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills quarterback Sam Carroll (10) moves to throw a pass during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville running back Sean Jackson (33) is brought down by Vestavia Hills defensive back Thomas Watson (28) and Vestavia Hills defensive back Joseph Sullivan (7) and Vestavia Hills defensive end Andrew Sykes (94) during the first half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville running back Sean Jackson (33) runs through a tackle by Vestavia Hills linebacker John Edwards (39) during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Vestavia Hills defensive back Will Cox (10) blocks Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Matt Miller (44) during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville running back Sean Jackson (33) runs through a tackle by Vestavia Hills linebacker John Edwards (39) during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville defensive back Trey Washington (5) watches the pass from Vestavia Hills quarterback Sam Carroll (10) as he guards Vestavia Hills defensive back/wide receiver Cole Turner (22) during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
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Hewitt-Trussville linebacker Jamarion White (9), Hewitt-Trussville linebacker Clint Simpson (28), Hewitt-Trussville defensive lineman Justice Finkley (1) and Hewitt-Trussville offensive lineman Harrison Asbury (65) tackle Vestavia Hills linebacker/running back Alex McKinstry (47) during the second half of a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, on Buddy Anderson Field at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills. The Huskies defeated the Rebels 42-35. Photo by Erin Nelson
VESTAVIA — Vestavia Hills High School head coach Buddy Anderson knew what he was going to do if the play worked out, but Hewitt-Trussville head coach Josh Floyd had his star defensive back right where he wanted him.
Trey Washington’s interception with four seconds left clinched a 42-35 Class 7A, Region 3 win for the No. 4 Huskies over the Rebels in a back-and-forth affair that the Rebels nearly came back and won.
Quarterback Braden Glenn threw a fade route to the right side of the field, looking for Cole Turner, but the Ole Miss verbal commit Washington had position and made the game-winning play.
"I had to be confident, play the ball, not panic, trust my technique and go up for the ball and make the play,” Washington said.
Had the Rebels (1-6, 1-4 in region) scored there, or even on the next play since there was time left, there was not going to be overtime.
"I had already planned that we were going to go for two,” Anderson said.
But it was Washington, who bounced back from losing a fumble in the third quarter that led to a Rebels touchdown, who got the Huskies (6-2, 3-2) one step closer to a playoff berth.
“It’s a 1-on-1 situation and that’s his strength,” Floyd said. "You throw the ball up and you have a guy who will make the play, and fortunately it was our guy who made the play.”
It also meant Hewitt-Trussville’s offensive stars would have a win along with stellar individual performances. Quarterback Cade Ott Carruth completed 13-of-18 passes for 244 yards and three touchdowns — 82 and 30 yards to Omari Kelly and 4 yards to Cayson Zackery. Kelly caught six balls for 202 yards. Sean Jackson ran for 177 yards on 14 carries, scoring on a 1-yarder and punching in Hewitt-Trussville’s final score on a 52-yard romp to make it 42-28. Auburn pledge Armoni Goodwin rushed for 72 yards and a 4-yard score.
Vestavia Hills’ first four scores came on touchdown runs by fullback Landon Neese, who punched it in from 1, 1, 8 and 2 yards. The Rebels got a 14-yard strike late from Braden Glenn to Charlie Hughes. They took over with four minutes left, but Glenn was stripped by Riley Quick and Jamarion White recovered. The Rebels got one more stop and took over at their own 33-yard line with a minute left, but came up just short after advancing to the 16-yard line.
Glenn completed 13-of-24 passes for 159 yards, but was intercepted twice. Hughes caught seven passes for 101 yards. But it wasn’t quite enough for Vestavia Hills, who will likely miss the playoffs in Anderson’s final year.
"It was just one of those things,” Anderson said. "They’re real good. Our kids played their hearts out. I couldn’t ask any more from them.”
One more win likely puts the Huskies in the playoffs, which is a big deal after tough losses last year kept the Huskies home. Hewitt-Trussville also bounced back after losing a lead to Hoover and falling by a point last week.
"Our guys have to stick together after a tough loss and keep things in perspective,” Floyd said. "We’re just trying to get in the playoffs. You try to get in and if you get in, anything can happen. Our region, I don’t think there’s any question, I think it’s the best one top to bottom."
Next Friday, Hewitt-Trussville hosts Gadsden City and Vestavia Hills travels to Spain Park.
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