Friday, Sept. 11, marks the start of Week 4 for Alabama high school football, and Hoover fans have a marquee matchup to look forward to. The Hoover Bucs, sitting at 2-1 after a 40-24 loss to Hewitt‑Trussville, will host unbeaten Prattville (3-0) at Hoover Met. Both teams are in Class 6A, Region 3, and the game offers Hoover a chance to rebound and Prattville a chance to extend its perfect start.
Key matchup details
Date: Friday, Sept. 11
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Hoover Met
Last week, Hoover fell behind early against Hewitt‑Trussville and never recovered, while Prattville dominated Tuscaloosa County with a 62-0 shutout. The Bucs will need the defensive intensity that powered their first two wins to contain Prattville’s high‑scoring offense.
Other notable Week 4 games
Mountain Brook (1-2) vs. Helena (2-0) – Thursday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m., Spartan Stadium. Mountain Brook looks to bounce back after a 33-13 loss to Homewood, while Helena aims to keep its strong start.
John Carroll (1-2) at St. John Paul II (0-2) – Thursday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m., Joe Davis Stadium, Huntsville. Both teams seek their first win after heavy defeats in Week 3.
Spain Park (3-0) vs. Thompson (3-0) – Friday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m., Jaguar Stadium. Spain Park’s balanced attack meets a Thompson squad led by senior quarterback Trent Seaborn, who set the AHSAA passing record last week.
Briarwood (3-0) at Lee‑Scott (0-3) – Friday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m., Jud Scott Field, Auburn. Briarwood’s four‑first‑quarter scores make them heavy favorites.
Chelsea (0-3) vs. Ramsay (2-1) – Friday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m., Chelsea High School. Ramsay looks to build on a 40-6 win over Chilton County, while Chelsea searches for its first victory.
Game of the Week
Oak Mountain (1-2) at Vestavia Hills (2-1) – Friday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m., Thompson Reynolds Stadium. Both teams aim to rebound after opening losses in Class 6A, Region 3.
Looking ahead
After Friday’s slate, Hoover will travel to Oak Mountain the following week, while Prattville heads back to Hewitt‑Trussville. The outcomes this weekend will shape the early season narrative for several programs across Jefferson County.
Original reporting: Hoover Sun — read the source article.
