Friday night under the lights marks the start of the Class 6A, Region 3 football season for Hoover and Spain Park. The local high‑school football community is gathering early to watch two key openers, each featuring teams that entered the year unbeaten.
Game of the Week: Hoover vs. Hewitt‑Trussville
Hoover (2‑0) heads to Hewitt‑Trussville Stadium at 7 p.m. on September 4 to take on the Tigers, who sit at 1‑1. The Bucs earned their perfect start by grinding out a road win at Opelika, highlighted by three touchdowns from senior quarterback Kaleb Freeman. Defensively, Hoover has been stout, allowing just 15 points across its first two contests.
Hewitt‑Trussville looks to rebound after a 42‑20 loss to Hillcrest‑Tuscaloosa. The Tigers will try to correct that setback and keep pace in a competitive region. The two schools last met in 2025, when Hewitt‑Trussville edged Hoover 17‑14. Historically, Hoover leads the series 23‑7, but the Tigers will be eager to narrow that gap.
Next week, Hoover returns home to host Prattville, while Hewitt‑Trussville travels to Tuscaloosa County for its next test.
Spain Park vs. Oak Mountain
Simultaneously at Jaguar Stadium, Spain Park (2‑0) welcomes Oak Mountain (1‑1) for a 7 p.m. showdown. Spain Park continued its strong start with a 35‑0 shutout of Bessemer City last week, while Oak Mountain opened the Jason Kervin era with a dominant 38‑14 victory over Buckhorn.
The rivalry dates back to 2023, when Spain Park won 42‑17. Overall, Spain Park has claimed 15 of the 22 meetings between the programs. Both teams will look to extend their winning streaks and set the tone for the rest of the season.
Following this game, Oak Mountain will travel to Vestavia Hills, and Spain Park will host Thompson the following week.
How to Follow the Action
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These early season matchups showcase the talent and community spirit that define high‑school football in Hoover and the surrounding region. With both teams entering unbeaten, the Friday night lights promise exciting competition and a glimpse of the battles to come in Class 6A, Region 3.
Original reporting: Hoover Sun — read the source article.
