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Eight local high school football teams are back in action Friday, Nov. 13, for the second round of the playoffs. Hewitt-Trussville and Clay-Chalkville host their games, while the other matchups include Vestavia Hills at Sparkman, Hoover at Thompson, Spain Park at Prattville, John Carroll at Briarwood and Homewood at Pike Road.

By the Numbers
  • 8 local teams remain in the playoffs.
  • All 7 listed second-round games are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m.
  • Hewitt-Trussville’s Jack Floyd rushed for 289 yards and 4 touchdowns in the opening round.
  • Clay-Chalkville gained 388 yards and converted 12 of 16 third downs in its 62-7 win.
Yes, But

Several teams enter with strong momentum, but the second round brings tougher tests: Hewitt-Trussville faces region champion James Clemens, Hoover meets defending power Thompson after losing to it earlier this season, and undefeated Prattville hosts Spain Park. Briarwood, meanwhile, advanced without playing after its first-round opponent forfeited.

State of Play
  • Hewitt-Trussville and Clay-Chalkville are the two local teams playing at home.
  • Five other area matchups feature local teams, including a rematch between Hoover and Thompson.
  • John Carroll visits Briarwood after the teams met earlier this season, when Briarwood won 48-0.
What's Next

Winners advance to the third round or, in the John Carroll-Briarwood matchup, the semifinals. The preview lists potential next opponents and home-road scenarios for each advancing team.

Bottom Line

The playoff field is narrowing, and Friday’s slate pairs hot first-round performers with teams that earned byes or arrive with strong regular-season records. For the local contenders, advancing will take more than momentum: several face familiar opponents, difficult road environments or teams that have already beaten them.