The Minor Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Homewood Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Minor has given up an average of 33.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Minor is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight games on Thursday. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 46-40 heartbreaker at the hands of Jackson-Olin.
Trey Hurth
| 10/16/25 @ Jackson-Olin | 118 |
| 08/22/25 @ Dora | 103 |
| 08/28/25 vs Paul W. Bryant | 94 |
| 10/10/25 vs Parker | 63 |
| 09/19/25 vs Gardendale | 59 |
Despite the loss, Minor got top-tier performance from Dominic White, who picked up 75 receiving yards and three scores, and also punched in one TD on the ground. The Tigers also got a significant boost from Trey Hurth, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 118 yards.
Meanwhile, Homewood earned a 35-28 win over Parker on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Patriots.
Minor better keep an eye on Kaleb Carson. He was instrumental in Homewood's win, rushing for 125 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 153 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 73.9% of his passes. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Carson a new career-high. Homewood's leading receiver Tomon Felton was Carson's top target yet again, picking up 117 receiving yards and one score.
Homewood didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tate Burdeshaw and John Martin. Martin has been hot recently, having also posted six or more total tackles the last three times he's played.
Minor's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Homewood, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Minor has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 148.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Homewood struggles in that department as they've been averaging 168.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Minor was dealt a bruising 41-0 loss at the hands of Homewood in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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