Blackman (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) at Hoover (Ala.)
Marcus Webb, Hoover (right)
Photo by Randy Sartin
Blackman can complete the first undefeated regular season in its 15-season history, but for that to happen the Blaze must find a way to win at The Hoover Met. Hoover (7-2) started this season ranked in the Top 5 of most national polls but lost at home to No. 13 Miami Central on opening weekend -- it was only the fourth home loss for the Bucs since 2004 – and fell again the next week at No. 10 Colquitt County (Moultrie, Ga.). Hoover has since strung together seven straight wins, all by double-digit margins. The Bucs wrapped up a third-consecutive region crown with a 38-24 win over Hewitt-Trussville last week,
according to al.com. Senior
Marcus Webb posted a season-high 182 rushing yards and two touchdowns. On the other side, Blackman (9-0) got three incredible, explosive plays from its defense and special teams – and needed all three to hold off Siegel (Murfreesboro), 42-28.
Ronnie Killings scored on a pair of 99-yard kickoff returns in the first quarter, and teammate
Quentin Hardy returned an interception for a touchdown – also covering 99 yards and also occurring in the first quarter,
according to dnj.com.
Follow live scoring of this game on QwixcoreJust the facts: Friday will be the first meeting ever between these teams and the first game for Blackman against an Alabama opponent. … Hoover has a 7-5 record against out-of-state competition since 2005.
Mitch Stephens: Hoover 28, Blackman 27
Kevin Askeland: Hoover 17, Blackman 14
Jamie DeMoney: Hoover 34, Blackman 27
Stephen Spiewak: Hoover 17, Blackman 14
Leland Gordon: Hoover 27, Blackman 21
Colin Ward-Henninger: Hoover 28, Blackman 20
