Hoover faced Hewitt-Trussville in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Buccaneers fell just short of the Huskies by a score of 17-14. The Buccaneers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Huskies apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Hoover's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jeremiah Tabb, who picked up 86 receiving yards and one score.
Even if they lost, Hoover's defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Hewitt-Trussville's QB won't forget Jovon Pulliam anytime soon given he sacked him twice.
Hewitt-Trussville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jack Floyd led the charge by rushing for 78 yards, while also throwing for 128 yards and one touchdown. Dylan Cope did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 83 receiving yards.
Hoover's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Hewitt-Trussville, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Hoover didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 48-23 victory against Prattville on the 19th. As for Hewitt-Trussville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 24-0 win against Hillcrest on the 19th.
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