The Spanish Fort varsity football team will face Hueytown in a neutral-site playoff game on Friday, November 15 at 7 PM. This exciting matchup is part of the 2024 AHSAA Football Playoffs for the 6A division, with both teams vying for a spot in the next round of the tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Alabama High School Football
Who: Hueytown vs Spanish Fort
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Bracket: 2024 AHSAA Football Playoffs – 6A
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Game Preview: Hueytown vs. Spanish Fort

As the 2024 AHSAA Football Playoffs unfold, Hueytown and Spanish Fort are set to face off in an exciting 6A matchup.

Hueytown Golden Gophers (Class 16, AL)

• Overall Record: 8-3
• Region Record: 6-0
• Home Record: 4-1
• Away Record: 4-2
• Win Percentage: 72.7%
• Region Win Percentage: 100%
• Points For (PF): 359
• Points Against (PA): 217

Hueytown enters the game with a perfect regional record, boasting a dominant 6-0 performance in the region. Their offense averages 32.6 points per game, demonstrating their high-scoring capability.

Spanish Fort Toros (Class 7, AL)

• Overall Record: 9-2
• Region Record: 6-2
• Home Record: 5-1
• Away Record: 4-1
• Win Percentage: 81.8%
• Region Win Percentage: 75%
• Points For (PF): 346
• Points Against (PA): 183

Spanish Fort has had an impressive season with a solid 9-2 record and a strong away performance. Averaging 31.5 points per game, their offense is led by consistent scoring throughout the game, including an impressive 9.4 points in the third quarter.

Both teams are well-matched heading into the playoffs, with Hueytown’s perfect regional record and Spanish Fort’s high-scoring offense setting the stage for a thrilling contest.

Team Stat Comparison

Hueytown and Spanish Fort both bring strong performances to the field, with notable differences in their offensive and defensive stats.

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Hueytown leads with a powerful rushing game, averaging 250.6 yards per game, a significant edge over Spanish Fort’s lower rushing stats.
• Passing Yards Per Game: Hueytown also has the advantage in the air, with 77.2 passing yards per game compared to Spanish Fort’s 64.3.
• Receiving Yards Per Game: Both teams have solid receiving yards, with Hueytown averaging 79.8 yards per game, slightly ahead of Spanish Fort’s 79.7.
• Total Yards Per Game: Hueytown’s total offensive output is 327.8 yards per game, while Spanish Fort averages 278.6 total yards per game.
• Defensive Stats: Hueytown averages 65.2 tackles per game and 2.3 sacks, making them a strong defensive team, while Spanish Fort records 2.7 tackles per game and 0.2 sacks.

Team Leaders

• Rushing: EJ King leads Hueytown with an impressive 97.5 rushing yards per game.
• Passing: Aaden Shamburger leads in passing yards for Hueytown with 64.3 yards per game.
• Receiving: Nehemiah Hixon stands out for Hueytown with 39.7 receiving yards per game.
• Total Yards: Aaden Shamburger also leads in total yards for Hueytown with 126.0 yards per game.
• Tackles: Bishop Burkhalter of Hueytown is a defensive leader with 12.5 tackles per game.
• Sacks: Trent Sellers leads the defensive line with 0.7 sacks per game for Hueytown.
• Scoring: EJ King contributes significantly to the score with 9.3 points per game for Hueytown.
• Pancake Blocks: Chambers Jones leads the offensive line with 29 pancake blocks for Hueytown.

Record Breakdown

• Overall Record: Spanish Fort holds a slightly better overall record at 9-2, compared to Hueytown’s 8-3.
• League Performance: Both teams have strong league performances, with Hueytown at 6-0 and Spanish Fort at 6-2.
• Non-League: Hueytown has a 1-3 record in non-league games, while Spanish Fort has a perfect 2-0 in this category.
• Home vs. Away: Hueytown is 4-1 at home and 4-2 away, while Spanish Fort is 5-1 at home and 4-1 away.
• Playoffs: Both teams have an identical 1-0 record in playoff games.
• In-State Record: Spanish Fort has a slightly better in-state record of 9-2 compared to Hueytown’s 8-3.

Conclusion

Hueytown showcases a dominant rushing game, with strong defensive play and scoring contributions, particularly from EJ King. Spanish Fort has a more balanced offensive attack but stands out with its strong league performance and solid playoff run. Both teams have strong records and are poised to perform well as they move forward in the season.