Hoover at Vestavia Hills Live Updates: Alabama High School Football

Hoover visits rival Vestavia Hills for an Alabama Class 6A, Region 3 showdown on Friday night.

Vestavia Hills celebrates in their game vs Auburn from Aug. 29, 2025 | David Leong

On Friday night, Hoover visits Vestavia Hills in another chapter of this Alabama Class 6A, Region 3 rivalry. The Rebels took last year's meeting 39-30, while the Buccaneers lead the series 39-22 all-time.

Vestavia Hills is 3-1 in Class 6A, Region 3, while Hoover is 1-3 and trying to stay in the hunt for one of six playoff spots available in the region.

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FINAL
Vestavia Hills 6, Hoover 3

Vestavia Hills lets the clock run out for the win.

After an unsportsmanlike penalty, Hoover takes over at their own 28. On the very first play, Oliver Crowell's pass is intercepted by Will Bochnik, who stepped in to make the play with 2:11 left in regulation.

Vestavia Hills keeps running the ball to keep the clock running. They go for it on 4th and 6 at the Hoover 13, but Stubbs' pass sails over his receiver's head, with no pass interference call made.

Vestavia Hills begins at their own 26. On 3rd and 4, Lamaster keeps it himself and picks up another 10 yards and a first down.

Hoover begins at their own 38. They also go three-and-out. Punt.

Vestavia Hills can't advance the ball in their own territory. Punt.

END OF 3RD QUARTER
Vestavia Hills 6, Hoover 0

Vestavia Hills begins at their own 20.

Hoover takes over at their own 26. They go three-and-out and punt.

Vestavia Hills goes for it on 4th and 4, as Lamaster throws a short pass to Boylan, but he's short of the first down. Turnover on downs.

Price Lamaster takes over for Charlie Taffe at quarterback the rest of the night. The rain also continues to pour.

On 1st and 10 at the Hoover 49, Luke Stubbs takes the handoff and picks up a ton of yardage for the first down at the 31.

Vestavia Hills begins at their own 36.

Hoover begins at their own 28. They go three-and-out and have to punt.

TOUCHDOWN! On 4th and 8, Vestavia Hills attempts a 48-yard field goal, but it's a fake! Holder Price Lamaster fires a deep pass and it's caught by Powell Curry for six points. Extra point blocked, but Vestavia Hills leads 6-3 with 9:10 left in the third quarter.

Vestavia Hills gets a decent return on the opening kickoff. They begin at their own 35. A facemask call moves them towards midfield.

HALFTIME
Hoover 3, Vestavia Hills 0

Hoover runs a couple more plays, but the clock runs out in the half.

Hoover begins at their own 1. On 3rd and 10, Allen runs left and goes out of bounds but gets the first down with an 11-yard scamper.

On 3rd and 22, Noah Boylan takes the handoff and scampers for a big gain but short of the first down. They decide to punt on 4th and 4 with 1:55 left in the half. The punt goes 59 yards to the one-yard-line.

Vestavia Hills begins at their own 19. On 3rd and 3, Taffe keeps it himself for a short gain and the first down.

Hoover takes over at their own 19. They go three-and-out and have to punt.

On 2nd and 19, Taffe throws towards the sideline but his pass is intercepted by Hoover's Anquan Allen.

A holding call moves Vestavia Hills back 10 yards.

Vestavia Hills' next drive begins at their own 24. On the first play, Taffe keeps it himself and scampers across midfield up to the Hoover 28.

FIELD GOAL! Hoover converts on a 27-yard field goal as they lead 3-0 with 8:15 left in the half.

On 3rd and 5, Jordan Ward takes the direct snap and runs it up the middle for enough yardage and the first down.

END OF 1ST QUARTER
Hoover 0, Vestavia Hills 0

Hoover takes over at the VH 21. The clock runs out in the quarter.

Vestavia Hills takes over at their own 20. On 3rd and 11, Taffe gets sacked and fumbles the ball and Hoover's Hunter Weatherholt recovers for the takeaway.

Hoover attempts a 37-yard field goal but it hits the left upright. No good. Game still 0-0 with 45 seconds left in the first quarter.

Hoover takes over at their own 40. They go for it on 4th and 1 and run the Wildcat. as Malik Boggan runs it up the middle and is close to getting the first down. But a defensive unsportsmanlike penalty grants Hoover a first down anyway.

Vestavia Hills begins at the Hoover 49. They go for it on 4th and inches. Quarterback Charlie Taffe attempts to run but gets stuffed by Hoover's Javon Pulliam. Turnover on downs.

Hoover begins at their own 26. Once again they go three-and-out. Punt.

Vestavia Hills begins at their own 33. They go nowhere. Punt.

Hoover begins at their own 20. They go three-and-out and have to punt.

Watch out for the rain. Hoover wins the coin toss and elects to receive.

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Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT

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Preview

Who: Hoover vs. Vestavia Hills
When: Friday, Oct. 9 - 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Vestavia Hills High School in Vestavia Hills, AL

Hoover Has Struggled After Winning First Two Games

Hoover (3-4) won their first two games of the 2026 season, but has gone 1-3 ever since. The Buccaneers struggled against the top-ranked team in Thompson, falling 31-14.

Hoover has a couple of 3-star senior college commits on the defense, including EDGE Javon Pulliam (Colorado) and safety DJ Waluyn (Duke). The offense is led by senior quarterback Kaleb Freeman.

The Buccaneers have won 13 Alabama football state championships, with the last one coming in 2017. Can head coach Chip English lead Hoover back to another title someday?

Vestavia Hills Looks Like Stronger Contender

Meanwhile, Vestavia Hills (5-1) has fared much better this season. The Rebels have put up dominant wins over schools like Oak Mountain, Spain Park, and Tuscaloosa County. The one loss was also to Thompson.

Senior quarterback Charlie Taaffe leads Vestavia Hills' offense. Last week, Taaffe threw a 93-yard touchdown pass to Luke Stubbs on the first offensive play. The Rebels also feature senior college signees such as offensive lineman Cord Pigg (Troy) and EDGE Paxton Ussery (Jacksonville State).

Vestavia Hills is also ranked 13th in High School On SI's latest Alabama High School Football rankings. Head coach Robert Evans looks to lead the Rebels to their first state title since 1998, when he was a player on the team.