Football Recap: Cayden Hofbauer Key Part of Team Effort in Spartans Win + How To Watch

It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Mountain Brook ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Hueytown Golden Gophers 30-27. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Spartans have posted since September 6, 2024.

Mountain Brook's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cayden Hofbauer led the charge by rushing for 66 yards and one touchdown on only six carries, while also throwing for 125 yards and a pair of TDs. Hofbauer's longest rush was for an impressive 52 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Mountain Brook's leading receiver Sam Smith was Hofbauer's top target yet again, picking up 98 receiving yards and a pair of scores.

Mountain Brook's run defense was locked in: Hueytown could only muster 0.2 yards per carry. The team can thank Miller Lee for the heroic effort on defense: he. Mountain Brook's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.2.

Mountain Brook's defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. Another thorn in Hueytown's side was Lee, who picked up a sack, made nine total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defended one pass.

When it comes to explaining why Hueytown lost, don't look at Quentrell Jackson. Despite the final result, he picked up 103 receiving yards and one TD.

Mountain Brook now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Hueytown, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Mountain Brook and Hueytown will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Spartans are set to challenge their familiar foe Pell City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Hueytown will take on rival Paul W. Bryant at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.