High School FootballSunday, November 8
Hoover, Homewood, Spain Park and Hewitt-Trussville all won their first-round playoff games Friday
The Daily Birmingham team
If you spent Friday night at a playoff game, you got a lot to cheer. Hoover beat Bob Jones 50-3 and forced three interceptions, while the Patriots (10-1) built a 22-point first-quarter lead on the way to a 36-14 win over Theodore.
Five area teams won their Round 1 games
| Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover | 50-3 | Bob Jones |
| Vestavia Hills | 50-12 | Huntsville |
| Spain Park | 38-28 | Buckhorn |
| Hewitt-Trussville | 38-35 | Gadsden City |
| Homewood | 36-14 | Theodore |
Source: E.A. Sports Today
Hewitt-Trussville survived Gadsden City in the Alabama's 42 Game of the Week and plays James Clemens in the second round. Homewood takes on Pike Road, which beat Bessemer City 28-17. Just over 100 of the 208 teams that began the AHSAA playoff chase are still playing.
- Hoover: Kaleb Freeman threw an 80-yard and a 50-yard touchdown
- Helena and Spanish Fort: met in a battle of 7-3 5A teams, and the Bulls won 13-3
- Parker: 54-12 over Mae Jemison
208teams began the AHSAA football playoffs
Just over 100 teams are left after the first round, with second-round games set for next Friday.
Source: AHSAA.com