Soccer Recap: Hoover Comes Up Short

Buccaneers

Previous 5 Games

04/17/25 @ Oak Mountain	2-2
04/15/25 vs Hewitt-Trussville	5-1
04/11/25 vs Gardendale	2-1
04/09/25 @ Vestavia Hills	2-1
04/07/25 @ Pike Road	3-0

If Hoover was riding high fresh off their 5-1 takedown of Hewitt-Trussville on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. While the 2-2 score might suggest a draw, it was the Oak Mountain Eagles who were credited with the win on Thursday. The Oak Mountain Eagles got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to the Hoover Buccaneers' four. Hoover's defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.

Patrick Anderson and Benjamin Bruns scored both of Hoover's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 22 goals.

Hoover's loss dropped their record down to 18-2-1. As for Oak Mountain, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 25-0.

Looking ahead, Hoover will challenge Prattville at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hoover's defense better be ready for this one: Prattville have averaged an impressive 4 goals per game this season. As for Oak Mountain, they will welcome Briarwood Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oak Mountain are on a nine-game streak of home wins, Briarwood Christian a six-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind.