The Hoover Buccaneers (Hoover, AL) host the Hillcrest Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL) in a highly anticipated Class 7A region battle on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Hillcrest enters unbeaten at 2-0, while Hoover looks to bounce back after a split start against tough competition.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Hillcrest (AL) @ Hoover (AL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Hoover High School, Hoover, AL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Hillcrest Patriots
Hillcrest has been dominant to start the season, outscoring opponents 64-30 en route to a 2-0 record. Ranked #17 in Alabama and #9 in Class 6A, the Patriots feature a balanced attack and a stingy defense. They’ll look to carry their early momentum into one of the state’s toughest venues.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #489
○ State Rank: #17 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #9
○ Key to Win: Protect the football and maintain defensive intensity against Hoover’s explosive offense.
Main Squad:
○ Caleb Johnson – QB
○ Jamari Scott – RB
○ Isaiah Turner – WR
○ Marcus Allen – LB
○ Jalen Foster – DB
○ Ethan Carter – OL
○ Hunter Green – DL
○ Cameron Ellis – WR
○ Malik Harris – RB
○ Jordan Banks – DB
Hoover Buccaneers
Hoover enters at 1-1 with a tough early schedule, including a road win and a narrow home loss. Ranked #6 in Alabama and #4 in Class 7A, the Buccaneers remain a perennial contender thanks to their deep roster and tradition of physical play. To win, Hoover must establish tempo early and keep Hillcrest on its heels.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #118
○ State Rank: #6 (AL)
○ Class Rank: #4
○ Key to Win: Dominate the line of scrimmage and use big plays to swing momentum.
Main Squad:
○ Jaden Mitchell – QB
○ Trevon Williams – RB
○ Elijah Moore – WR
○ Caleb Harris – LB
○ Tyrese Johnson – DB
○ Mason Turner – OL
○ Isaiah Green – DL
○ Carter Phillips – WR
○ Xavier Hall – RB
○ DeAndre Smith – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest | #489 | #17 (AL) | #9 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 64 | 30 |
| Hoover | #118 | #6 (AL) | #4 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | .500 |
