Football Recap: Hoover Piles Up the Points Against Oak Mountain + How To Watch

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Previous Games

10/03/25 - Away	48-21 W
10/04/24 - Home	28-10 W
10/06/23 - Home	62-14 W
09/30/22 - Away	40-0 W
09/17/21 - Away	28-21 W
+ 5 more 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 nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 102 yards and one touchdown 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 a new trend for them: they were averaging 92.2 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last five contests they've averaged 215.

Hoover's defense stepped up as well, laying out Charlie Vacarella 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 received some extra help from Hartley, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

Despite the defeat, Oak Mountain had strong showings from Vacarella, who rushed for 60 yards and one TD, and Marty Myricks, who rushed for 100 yards and one score.

The victory was the third in a row for Hoover, bringing their record up to 4-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 47.0 points over those games. As for Oak Mountain, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Hoover is set to take on their familiar foe Tuscaloosa County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Oak Mountain will square off against rival Vestavia Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.