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Spain Park running back CJ Davis (11) uses a stiff arm to get past Oak Mountain defensive back Paxton Haley (14) during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park head coach Tim Vakakes talks to the officials before a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain head coach Jason Kervin talks to the officials before a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Oak Mountain student section during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain kicker Joseph Junkin (31) kick off during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain running back Kentrell Tolbert (1) looks for a running lane during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park running back CJ Davis (11) finds the endzone for a touchdown during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain wide receiver Okoye Walker (0) gets upfield after a catch during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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A pride of Spain Park Jaguars tackle the Oak Mountain ball carrier during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain offensvie lineman Eli Ervin (78) drops back in pass protection during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park quarterback Nash Davis (10) throws a pass during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park quarterback Nash Davis (10) throws a pass during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park tight end Connor Greb (3) dives for the endzone during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain center Luke Kelly (69) snaps the ball during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park wide receiver Barrett Price (7) gets upfield after a catch during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park wide receiver Barrett Price (7) celebrates a touchdown during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park defensive lineman Marquis Evans (17) dives to try and break up a pass during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain running back Kentrell Tolbert (1) runs for a touchdown during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park quarterback Nash Davis (10) throws a pass during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park wide receiver Barrett Price (7) looks to get upfield during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Spain Park Marching Band performs during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Spain Park Marching Band performs during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Spirit of Cahaba Marching Band performs during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Spirit of Cahaba Marching Band performs during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Spirit of Cahaba Marching Band performs during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park running back CJ Davis (11) uses a stiff arm against Oak Mountain linebacker Kennan Wolf (6) during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain defensive end Peyton Gamble (4) looks to get into the backfield during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park offensive lineman 77 looks to clear the way for the ball carrier during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park players celebrate a touchdown during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain wide reciever Okoye Walker (0) halls in a touchdown during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain wide receiver Tripp Smith (9) dives for a touchdown during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park head coach Tim Vakakes and Oak Mountain head coach Jason Kervin shake hands after a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park running back Hudson Hibbard (8) scores a touchdown during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain quarterback Charlie Vacarella (2) throws a pass while under pressure from Spain Park defensive lineman Ayden Henderson (88) during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain quarterback Charlie Vacarella (2) throws a pass during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Spirit of Cahaba Marching Band performs during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Spirit of Cahaba Marching Band performs during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Spain Park Marching Band performs during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Spain Park Marching Band performs during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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The Spain Park Marching Band performs during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain wide receiver Blaise Hayes (3) runs with the ball after a catch during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Moutain running back Judson Sachs (7) runs with the ball during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain quarterback Charlie Vacarella (2) throws a pass during a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain runs onto the field before a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park runs onto the field before a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park runs onto the field before a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park captains Conner Greb (3), Deonta Pickett (52), Jaylen Mosley (2), and Israel Anders (32) get ready for the coin toss before a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain captains Kentrell Tolbert (1), Nolan Lawson (8), Judson Sachs (7), and Charlie Vacarella (2) speak to an official before the coin toss before a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park head coach Tim Vakakes before a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain huddles up before a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park head coach Tim Vakakes talks to his team before a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park cheerleaders before a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Oak Mountain cheerleaders before a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
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Spain Park head coach Tim Vakakes speaks to his team after a game between Oak Mountain and Spain Park on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, at Spain Park High School. Photo by Richard Force.
Spain Park High School's football team jumped out to a 21-0 first-quarter lead and never let up, defeating Oak Mountain 42-21 on Friday night to open Class 6A, Region 3 play.
Nash Davis connected with Landrick Hallman on a 40-yard completion to set up CJ Davis' 2-yard touchdown run on the opening drive. Oak Mountain answered by driving to the Spain Park 7-yard line, but a fumble there gave the ball right back, and Davis scored again on a 3-yard run to make it 14-0. After an Oak Mountain three-and-out, Spain Park capitalized on a punt return and a string of penalties to set up a fourth-and-6, which Nash Davis converted with a 26-yard touchdown pass to Connor Greb, making it 21-0 after one quarter.
Oak Mountain got on the board in the second quarter on a 6-yard touchdown run from Kentrell Tolbert, capping a long, plodding drive, but Spain Park answered on both sides of it, with Nash Davis throwing touchdown passes to Barrett Price and Brody Smith to take a 35-7 lead into halftime.
CJ Davis broke off a 50-yard run to set up Hudson Hibbard's 4-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter, pushing the lead to 42-7. Oak Mountain answered late in the quarter when Charlie Vacarella converted a fourth-and-5 with a 35-yard touchdown pass to Okoye Walker, and Vacarella added a 7-yard touchdown pass to Tripp Smith in the fourth to make it 42-21. Tristan Hill intercepted a pass on Oak Mountain's next possession, and Spain Park ran out the clock behind a 71-yard carry from Malakhi Davison to close out the win.
"We got to come out, execute early and often, and that's the first time we played clean early this year," Spain Park head coach Tim Vakakes said. "I felt like our kids came out and set the tone early."
Nash Davis completed 13 of 20 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns for Spain Park, and CJ Davis ran for 184 yards and two touchdowns on just 11 carries. Price added eight catches for 103 yards.
Vakakes credited his defense for setting the tone against a talented Oak Mountain offense.
"I thought defense played outstanding early," Vakakes said. "That running back is a really good football player, and they've got a really big offensive line. It took us a minute, but it was a good win for our kids."
Tolbert finished with 183 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries for Oak Mountain, and Vacarella threw for 133 yards and two touchdowns. Walker caught four passes for 80 yards and a score.
Oak Mountain fell to 1-2 and hosts Vestavia Hills next week. Spain Park improved to 3-0 and hosts Thompson.
Lions roll
Briarwood scored on seven different plays by seven different players, rolling to a 49-7 win over Westminster Christian on Friday night to open Private-AA, Region 2 play.
Briarwood scored on all four of its first-quarter possessions. Jamison Barnes found Sam Canale for a 32-yard touchdown to open the scoring, and short touchdown runs from Isaac Kerley and Jackson Reyer made it 21-0. Ben Reynolds capped the quarter with a 59-yard touchdown run to make it 28-0 after one.
The Lions kept rolling in the second quarter, with Barnes adding a 39-yard touchdown run of his own. After a long Westminster Christian punt return, Griff Schmidt turned the tables with a 64-yard punt return touchdown of his own, extending the lead to 42-0 at the half.
Westminster Christian got on the board early in the third quarter on a 7-yard touchdown run by Bryce Gothart, but Briarwood answered immediately, with JH Caldwell returning the ensuing kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown to make it 49-7 and effectively end things.
Briarwood finished with 394 total yards on just 39 plays, averaging better than 10 yards per snap. Max Beaumont added 35 rushing yards in relief at quarterback, and Charlie Allen caught two passes for 26 yards.
Briarwood improved to 3-0 and travels to Lee-Scott Academy next week. Westminster Christian fell to 0-3 and hosts Madison Academy.
Hornets fall to Calera
Chelsea fell 31-14 to Calera in Friday night's Class 5A, Region 4 opener.
Calera struck first, but Chelsea answered, as Logan Strunk found Wyatt Wright for a 16-yard touchdown to tie it at 7-7.
Chelsea took a 14-10 lead into the half, with a 9-yard touchdown pass from Strunk to Cohen Jones.
Calera took control in the second half, scoring three unanswered touchdowns.
Chelsea fell to 0-3 and hosts Ramsay next week. Calera improved to 2-0 and hosts Chilton County.
