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Oak Mountain’s sideline during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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The Hewitt-Trussville students section during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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The Hewitt-Trussville majorettes warm up during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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The Oak Mountain band during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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An Oak Mountain Majorette during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain QB #9 Evan Smith during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Hewitt-Trussville RB #33 Sean Jackson during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Hewitt-Trussville WR’s #6 Jamyre Reese and #8 Omari Kelly celebrate during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain QB #9 Evan Smith scrambles and looks down field for an open receiver during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Hewitt-Trussville Center #56 Jonathan Moore during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain WR #2 Noah Young with a reception during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain Center #50 Nic Rigdon during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Hewitt-Trussville Linemen #56 Jonathan Moore and #55 Stephen Horsley open a hole for their RB during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain Kicker #80 Sam Johnson punts the ball during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Hewitt-Trussville WR #5 Trey Washington tries to return the kickoff during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Hewitt-Trussville QB #16 Cade Carruth looks for the play during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain fans watch the game from the sideline during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Hewitt-Trussville RB #2 Armoni Goodwin catches the ball during a kickoff running it back for a touchdown during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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The Oak Mountain Majorettes celebrate during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain QB #9 Evan Smith during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Hewitt-Trussville QB #16 Cade Carruth looks for an open player during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain OL #72 Drew Padgett discusses a play with a coach during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Hewitt-Trussville RB #2 Armoni Goodwin catches the ball during a kickoff running it back for a touchdown during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain employees watch the game from the sideline during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain majorette Members during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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The Hewitt-Trussville players during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Hewitt-Trussville before a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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The Oak Mountain Pep Squad Members during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Hewitt-Trussville team Captain WR #6 Jamyre Reese during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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The Hewitt-Trussville sideline celebrates a touchdown during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain’s band during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Hewitt-Trussville’s #8 Omari Kelly fakes a punt on 4th and 8 to get a first down during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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The Oak Mountain offensive line gives their QB time to throw during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain before a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain DB #24 Zach Taylor looks for the play during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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The Oak Mountain WR #2 Noah Young during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Hewitt-Trussville team Captains WR #6 Jamyre Reese and DL #97 Eric Taylor during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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The view from the Hewitt-Trussville band during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain band members during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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The Oak Mountain cheerleaders during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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A member of the North Shelby Fire District enjoying a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain team Captain WR #2 Noah Young during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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The Oak Mountain students section during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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The Hewitt-Trussville students section during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Oak Mountain team Captains WR #2 Noah Young and NT #90 Jacob Goldfon during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain Cheerleaders take some time for a couple photos during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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The Oak Mountain students section during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
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Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain Cheerleaders take some time for a couple photos during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
BIRMINGHAM — Hewitt-Trussville High School picked up a 50-33 win over Oak Mountain at Heardmont Park on Friday night in both teams’ Class 7A, Region 3 opener.
The Huskies (3-0, 1-0 in region) wore down the Eagles as the second half moved along.
Sean Jackson was the workhorse, rushing for 128 of his 173 yards in the second half. Armoni Goodwin, before leaving in the fourth quarter with what appeared to be a knee injury, gained 123 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries.
“We make a good combo,” Jackson said. “Thunder and lightning. That’s the duo.”
Floyd agreed.
“I don’t think there’s a better backfield around,” he said. “Those guys are just special backs. They play hard. They block for each other. I wouldn’t want anybody different from those guys.”
Cade Carruth was efficient through the air, completing 21-of-27 passes for 214 yards and one touchdown. He rushed for another. Dazalin Worsham caught 10 passes for 101 yards.
“I think Cade’s done really well,” Floyd said. “I thought he made some big throws again tonight. We had a strong run game for the most part. He made some big throws when he had to. He’s got some good guys to throw to.”
Oak Mountain (1-1, 0-1) never backed down from the high-powered Hewitt-Trussville offense, answering after several Huskies’ touchdowns. After Goodwin ran the opening kickoff back 96 yards for a touchdown, the Eagles responded late in the first quarter when quarterback Evan Smith hit Noah Young for a 21-yard touchdown. Oak Mountain led 7-6 after one quarter.
“Oak Mountain always plays their tails off,” Floyd said. “That’s a good football team, and it’s hard to win region games.”
The Huskies scored four plays later when Carruth pitched to Jackson, who took it 48 yards for the touchdown. Goodwin then broke free for a 44-yard score late in the second quarter, giving Hewitt-Trussville a 22-7 lead. Smith answered for Oak Mountain, diving into the end zone from 2 yards out to close the gap to 22-14 at halftime.
It took Oak Mountain just four plays to score on the opening drive of the third quarter, a 16-yard run by Judah Tait. Goodwin then rushed for his second touchdown to put Hewitt-Trussville up 30-20. Tait bolted for a 58-yard touchdown three plays later, and Goodwin countered with a 5-yard scoring run of his own to give Hewitt-Trussville a 38-27 advantage midway through the third quarter.
Smith barreled his way in for a 1-yard score for Oak Mountain, making it 38-33 heading to the fourth quarter. Jackson scored on a 27-yard run and Carruth iced the game with a 1-yard touchdown to put the game away.
“It was kind of sketchy at the beginning, but we got it fixed in the second half,” Jackson said. “We opened up a bunch of holes.”
For Oak Mountain, Smith completed 6-of-10 passes for 62 yards and a touchdown. He was intercepted in the first half by Trey Washington. Smith rushed 11 times for 69 yards and two scores. Tait tallied 175 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries, while Jonathan Bennett worked his way to 116 yards on 18 carries.
Both teams turn around for key region matchups next week. Hewitt-Trussville travels to Hoover while Oak Mountain hosts Thompson.
“We’ll have to bounce back and get ready for next week,” Floyd said. “It won’t be easy.”
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