Friday means gameday for the Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park high school football teams.
Under the Lights and 280 Living has you covered from the gridiron. Briarwood takes a trip to Hayden, Chelsea heads to Benjamin Russell, Oak Mountain hosts to Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Spain Park plays at Chilton County.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. for all three contests.
Here's what you need to know:
Spain Park (8-0) at Chilton County (2-6)
- Date: Friday, Oct. 25
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Chilton County High School
Last week: Spain Park beat Calera 42-7; Chilton County takes an open date.
What to watch: Spain Park could win a ninth regular season game for the third time in program history and could post a second-ever perfect region slate. The Jags should be able to do that against a rebuilding Chilton County squad.
Last meeting: The two teams have never met.
Next week: Spain Park travels to Gardendale; Chilton County heads to Elmore County.
Briarwood (3-5) at Hayden (1-7)
- Date: Friday, Oct. 25
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Hayden High School
Last week: Briarwood took an open date; Hayden fell to Wenonah 49-0.
What to watch: Briarwood was eliminated from the playoff picture last week with John Carroll’s loss to Corner. It is a sour taste to what has otherwise been a brilliant last few weeks for the Lions, who have rebounded exceptionally after an 0-5 start. The Lions will be looking to continue the positive momentum, despite not having the postseason to play for.
Last meeting: The two teams have never met.
Next week: Briarwood hosts McAdory; Hayden’s season is over.
Chelsea (6-2) at Benjamin Russell (4-4)
- Date: Friday, Oct. 25
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Martin-Savarese Stadium
Last week: Chelsea fell to Helena 38-28; Benjamin Russell beat Pelham 27-0.
What to watch: This game will decide the No. 3 and 4 spots in Class 6A, Region 3. The winner will be the third seed and the loser the fourth. Both will be playing first-round playoff games on the road either way in the Mobile area. Chelsea has dropped two straight games after a 6-0 start and needs some positive momentum to get back on track before the postseason begins.
Last meeting: Benjamin Russell beat Chelsea 27-0 on Sept. 15, 2017. Benjamin Russell has won five of six previous meetings.
Next week: Chelsea travels to county rival Oak Mountain; Benjamin Russell hosts Percy Julian.
Oak Mountain (3-5) vs. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (3-5)
- Date: Friday, Oct. 25
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Heardmont Park
Last week: Oak Mountain fell to Hewitt-Trussville 63-0; Hillcrest beat Prattville 53-28.
What to watch: This game features a pair of teams that will miss out on the 2024 playoffs. Hillcrest fought hard last week to earn a second region win. Oak Mountain will look to build toward next season with a positive finish to the campaign.
Last meeting: Oak Mountain beat Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 28-27 on Sept. 1, 2017. Hillcrest has won four of six previous meetings.
Next week: Oak Mountain hosts Chelsea; Hillcrest’s season has come to an end.
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