Hoover stops No. 14 McGill-Toolen's 22-game win streak
By Mitch Stephens
Dec 1, 2016, 11:17am
Hoover's C.J. Sturdivant rushes for two touchdowns and defense does the rest in decisive Alabama state 7A title victory.
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The nation's 14th-ranked team was grounded to a stop on Wednesday night.
Hoover (Ala.) won its 12th state title and fourth in five years by holding No. 14
McGill-Toolen (Mobile, Ala.) to minus-43 yards rushing in a 17-7 Class 7A championship win.
The victory halted McGill-Toolen's 22-game win streak.
According to the Associated Press,
C.J. Sturdivant rushed 16 times for 96 yards and two touchdowns, which was more than enough for the Bucs (12-2), who also recorded eight sacks on defense.
Bubba Thompson threw for 280 yards and a touchdown for McGill-Toolen (13-1), which was looking for a state championship repeat.
Hoover secured its fourth state title in five years on Wednesday.
File photo by James Nicholas
