Football Preview: Hoover Buccaneers vs. Tuscaloosa County Wildcats
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Hoover is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Tuscaloosa County a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Hoover Buccaneers will be playing at home against the Tuscaloosa County Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Hoover has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 141 points over their last three games.
Hoover had to skate by with only a three-point margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 27-point drubbing they dealt Oak Mountain on Friday. The Buccaneers claimed a resounding 48-21 win over the Eagles. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Buccaneers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked tenth, while the Eagles are ranked 47th).
Jr Mosley was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 102 yards and one TD on only nine carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hoover was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 217 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Justyn Hartley
| 10/03/25 @ Oak Mountain | 7 |
| 09/26/25 @ Parker | 7 |
| 09/19/25 @ Prattville | 3 |
| 09/12/25 vs Hewitt-Trussville | 3 |
| 09/05/25 vs Hillcrest | 2 |
| + 1 more games |
Hoover's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB eight times. The heavy lifting was done by Justyn Hartley and Jordan Williams, who racked up six sacks between them. Hartley also made seven total tackles, which is notable because Hoover is 3-1 when he posts at least three total tackles, but 1-2 otherwise. The Buccaneers got some further help from Jovon Pulliam: he picked up a sack, forced two fumbles, and made two total tackles.
Meanwhile, Tuscaloosa County scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They were outmatched by Hillcrest and fell 67-27. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-13.
Hoover now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Tuscaloosa County, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Everything came up roses for Hoover against Tuscaloosa County in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 49-6 victory. Do the Buccaneers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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