Week 11 marks the final stretch of the Under the Lights regular season, and Alabama high‑school football fans have plenty to look forward to. Below is a concise preview of each game, key players to watch, and what the outcomes mean for the upcoming playoffs.
Spain Park (5‑4) vs. James Clemens (8‑1) – Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m., Jaguar Stadium
Spain Park entered the week after a 42‑28 loss to Hewitt‑Trussville, but showed promise when Barrett Price caught two first‑half touchdowns and quarterback Nash Davis threw for 188 yards and three scores. James Clemens arrives on a seven‑game winning streak and already secured a first‑round bye. The contest will test both squads before the postseason.
Hewitt‑Trussville (5‑4) at Pike Road (7‑2) – Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m., Pike Road Stadium
Jack Floyd dominated last week, rushing for 229 yards and four touchdowns on 34 carries against Spain Park, helping Hewitt‑Trussville lock in a home playoff game. Pike Road, 6‑1 in Class 5A Region 2 after a 39‑0 shutout of Rehobeth, looks to continue its strong run. This will be the first meeting between the two programs.
Chelsea (1‑8) at Bessemer City (6‑3) – Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m., Bessemer City Stadium
Chelsea earned its lone win by rallying from a 35‑7 deficit, highlighted by Kaylor Crumpton’s four third‑quarter touchdowns and a 79‑yard strike from Logan Strunk to Cole Carroll. Bessemer City, after a narrow two‑point loss to Hillcrest‑Tuscaloosa, aims to finish the season strong. This will be Chelsea’s final game.
Oak Mountain (2‑7) at Homewood (8‑1) – Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m., Waldrop Stadium
Oak Mountain’s Kentrell Tolbert posted 146 rushing yards on 27 carries against Thompson, while the Eagles controlled the clock despite the loss. Homewood, already crowned Class 5A Region 4 champions, beat Ramsay 10‑7 on a 42‑yard field goal by Jozy Hicks and a stout defensive effort. The Eagles’ season ends after this matchup.
John Carroll (4‑5) vs. Leeds (7‑1) – Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m., Pat Sullivan Field
John Carroll fell short after leading Randolph 21‑10 early in the fourth quarter last week. Leeds, riding a seven‑game winning streak, will look to keep its momentum heading into the playoffs. The two teams last met in 2019, with John Carroll winning a close 34‑33 game.
Clay‑Chalkville (7‑1) vs. Central‑Phenix City (8‑1) – Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m., Cougar Stadium
Clay‑Chalkville returned from an open date with a perfect 6‑0 record in Class 5A Region 6, while Central‑Phenix City boasts an eight‑game winning streak and a flawless 7‑0 record in Class 6A Region 2. Both teams have only one loss this season, each to Thompson, setting up a compelling showdown.
Historical data for these matchups is provided by AHSFHS.org. The outcomes this week will shape playoff brackets, with several teams already securing first‑round byes and others fighting for the final postseason spots.
Original reporting: Hoover Sun — read the source article.
