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Hoover defensive back DJ Estes (5) returns an interception during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hoover fans during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hewitt-Trussville cheerleaders during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Action during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Members of the Hoover band perform during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hoover running back Jordan Jacobs (32) leads the blocking as Hoover running back Ahamari Williams (1) scores a touchdown during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Peyton Floyd (7) looks for running room during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hoover defensive back Harrison Spurling (20) brings down Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Peyton Floyd (7) during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hewitt-Trussville fans during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hewitt-Trussville defensive back Gavin Williams (29) brings down Hoover running back Ahamari Williams (1) during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hoover offensive lineman Ethan Hubbard (72) locks up with a Hewitt-Trussville defensive linemans during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Action during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Peyton Floyd (7) pushes across the goal line during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Action during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hewitt-Trussville Linebacker Hunter Jones (10) brings down Hoover running back Ahamari Williams (1 )during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hewitt-Trussville defensive back Nick Hill (23) pursues Hoover quarterback Brewer Smith (16) during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hewitt-Trussville running back Jaqson Melton (32) takes off on a long run during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hoover running back Ahamari Williams (1) tries to spin away from Hewitt-Trussville Linebacker Hunter Jones (10) during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Julia Freeman.
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Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Brett Moseley (5) falls on a fumble during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Peyton Floyd (7) hands off to Hewitt-Trussville running back Kennedy Mitchell (4) during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hoover linebacker Bradley Shaw (7) tackles a Hewitt-Trussville ballcarrier during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Julia Freeman.
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Hoover linebacker Kaleb Jackson (1) and Hoover defensive lineman Chaleb Powell (9) smother a Hewitt-Trussville ballcarrierduring a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hoover quarterback Brewer Smith (16) throws a pass during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Ka'Darius Barnes (2) signals during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Julia Freeman.
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Hoover running back LaMarion McCammon (3) eyes the defender during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hoover quarterback Brewer Smith (16) looks for running room during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Julia Freeman.
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Hoover wide receiver Avery Crawford (11) attempts to avoide Hewitt-Trussville Linebacker Zavier Austin (26) during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Julia Freeman.
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Hoover quarterback Brewer Smith (16) hands the ball to Hoover running back Ahamari Williams (1) during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Julia Freeman.
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Hoover running back Kamal Amerson (26) picks up yardage during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hewitt-Trussville defensive back Gavin Williams (29) and Hewitt-Trussville Linebacker Hunter Jones (10) bring down Hoover running back LaMarion McCammon (3) during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hoover defensive back DJ Estes (5) tucks the ball away after a fair catch during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hoover running back Ahamari Williams (1) is brought down after a short gain by Hewitt-Trussville defensive back Riggs Dunn (12) during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hoover defensive back DJ Estes (5) and Hoover defensive lineman Jordan Norman (4) upend Hewitt-Trussville running back Kennedy Mitchell (4) after a short gain during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hoover defensive back Harrison Spurling (20) and Hoover defensive back Devan Carlisle (12) team up to bring down Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Peyton Floyd (7) during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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Hoover quarterback Brewer Smith (16) just gets rid of the ball before Hewitt-Trussville defensive end Hunter Osborne (8) makes the tackle during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
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The Hewitt-Trussville High School band performs at halftime during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Photo by Barry Stephenson.
TRUSSVILLE — The blood-orange sky that settled over Hewitt-Trussville Stadium was as beautiful as it was telling.
The team that has long worn that orange color, the Hoover Bucs, held fifth-ranked Hewitt-Trussville High School to 215 total yards en route to a 17-7 Class 7A, Region 3 win on Friday night. It was the fewest points the Huskies have scored since a 3-0 win at Huffman in 2020.
“I think we’re pretty good [defensively],” said Hoover head coach Wade Waldrop. “They’ve got a good scheme, but I know our guys are prepared. Guys did great all week. I think there was some understanding of what they were going to try to do before we got here. Proud of those guys.”
An intensely competitive first half indicated fans were in for a potentially classic game. No. 6 Hoover (4-1, 3-0 in region) scored the game’s first points when quarterback Brewer Smith connected with Jordan Woolen on an 11-yard score late in the first quarter. The touchdown came one play after the Huskies (3-2, 2-1) were flagged for offsides on fourth-and-4.
Hewitt-Trussville put together a great first drive of the second quarter, running seven times for 53 yards, capped by quarterback Peyton Floyd’s 1-yard keeper.
But the second half was all Bucs. Ahamari Williams dove in for a 1-yard touchdown on the opening drive, capping an 11-play, 77-yard drive. Peyton Argent’s 38-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter made it a 17-7 game.
The Huskies managed just six first downs and 93 total yards in the second half, 41 of which came on a final drive that began with 1:31 left in the game.
“They’re really good on defense, obviously,” said Hewitt-Trussville head coach Josh Floyd. “I thought they were more physical than us tonight, honestly. We had a lot of penalties. Too many penalties. I’m disappointed we didn’t play cleaner tonight.”
The Bucs got an interception from D.J. Estes in the first half. Rickey Gibson picked off a pass in the end zone for the Huskies.
For Hoover, Smith was 11-of-20 for 97 yards and an interception. Williams tallied 74 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. Woolen amassed 26 yards and a touchdown on four receptions.
“Proud of our toughness,” Waldrop said. “Proud of our guys. The kids are playing hard together.”
For Hewitt-Trussville, Floyd was 15-of-25 for 89 yards and an interception. He rushed 20 times for 60 yards and a score. Kennedy Mitchell was held to 25 yards on eight carries. Jadon Loving had five catches for 31 yards.
“I think we did some things that are uncharacteristic of us tonight,” Floyd said. “It was one thing after another. Too many mental mistakes on our side to try to win this game.”
Hoover steps out of region play with a trip to Mountain Brook next week. Hewitt-Trussville travels to Huffman next week for a non-region game.
“We’ve got to clean up stuff,” Floyd said. “Too many penalties. We’ve got to do a better job. We’ve got to learn from this, or else nothing happens.”
