Homewood kicker gets second-chance field goal, nails 42-yarder for victory over Ramsay

High School SportsHomewood quarterback Timothy Roshell carries the ball against Ramsay during the first half of a high school football game, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Homewood. (Butch Dill/preps@al.com) preps@al.comBy Jeff George | preps@al.comHomewood kicker Jozy Hicks missed his first field goal attempt of the year after five straight makes, this one a 37-yarder that would have given the Patriots a lead over Ramsay midway through the final quarter in the defensive struggle.The sophomore got another chance minutes later, nailing a 42-yarder to give Class 5A No. 6 Homewood a 10-7 victory over Ramsay, clinching the top seed in Region 4.“That was huge for him and us,” said Homewood coach Ben Berguson. “I didn’t hesitate when we had to try another field goal. He has been having a great year and we needed that. It will help his confidence and help us in the playoffs.” Homewood (8-1, 7-0) will host Theodore in the opening round game at Waldrop Stadium in two weeks. Ramsay (6-4, 4-3) will travel to No. 5 Gulf Shores in the opening round. 321/32Ramsay at Homewood high school football“Wow, that was a heck of game,” said Ramsay coach Ronnie Jackson. “We played with Homewood despite having two offensive starters out including our starting running back. Homewood’s kicker converted when he needed to.” Plays of the game: After Chris Leonard intercepted a Homewood pass, Davey Lawrence found Michell Orr on a 32-yard touchdown pass giving the Rams an early 7-0 lead. TImothy Roshell ran and passed the Patriots on a 72-yard drive before the half, capping the drive off with a 4-yard touchdown run tying the game at 7-all. Players of the game: Ramsay defensive lineman and Ohio State commitment Karlos May had 16 tackles, 4 quarterback hurries and 4 tackles-for-loss. Homewood linebacker Rod Lambert had 9 tackles including 3 for loss. Stat sheet: Ramsey had 115 yards in penalties and the Rams had 118 yards of total offense. Coachspeak: “We need a game like this to get us ready for the playoffs. They have a heck of a defensive front. This was like a playoff game. Our defense really stepped out and played well, limiting them offensively. I believe a game like this one will help us down the road.” — Homewood coach Ben BergusonThey Said It: “We couldn’t get anything going offensively. Karlos (May) is our dog. He had a great game. He begged me all week to let him play on the offensive line. We have two weeks to get ready for the playoffs. Homewood is a great team and this will help us prepare for the playoffs.” — Ramsay coach Ronnie JacksonUp next: Homewood will host Oak Mountain to finish the regular season and Ramsay is off next week.