Hoover vs. Vestavia Hills: Watch Alabama high school football rivalry live Friday night

Hoover's CJ Cowley works against a swarm of Vestavia Hills defenders during the high school football game in Vestavia Hills, Ala., Oct. 24, 2025.Vasha HuntIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.The Hoover Buccaneers (3-4, 1-3) travel to Buddy Anderson Field at Reynolds Stadium on Friday to face the Vestavia Hills Rebels (5-1, 3-1) in the 62nd meeting between these crosstown rivals. While Hoover holds a commanding 39-22 edge in the all-time series and has won eight of the last 10 matchups, the Rebels enter as the hotter team after dismantling Tuscaloosa County 52-7 last week.• Watch: Hoover broadcast• Watch: Vestavia Hills broadcastVestavia Hills, under fifth-year coach Robert Evans, is chasing its first region championship since 2013 and will lean on quarterback Charlie Taaffe and a dynamic receiving corps featuring Price LaMaster and tight end Grayson Harper. The Rebels’ defense has been anchored by Jacksonville State commit Paxton Ussery on the edge and linebacker Daniel Richardson.For Hoover, third-year coach Chip English needs his squad to rebound from a 31-14 loss to Thompson. The Buccaneers will look to quarterback Kaleb Freeman, running back Malik Boggans and receiver Jordan Ward to generate offense, while defensive standouts Jovon Pulliam, DJ Waluyn and Khonor Latham aim to slow Vestavia’s high-powered attack.Last season’s 39-30 Vestavia Hills victory snapped Hoover’s recent dominance in the series.Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Friday, October 9 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.Can’t catch the games live? Click the ON DEMAND tab to watch replays of AHSAA football games any time and anywhere.Watch four games all at once. Your two favorite athletes playing at the same time? Multiple games you don’t want to miss? The multiviewer on NFHS Network lets you watch up to four live games on one screen.Alabama high school football on NFHS NetworkWatch high school sports anywhere from wherever you are, and save 50% with an annual subscription.Watch nowHow to watch Hoover vs. Vestavia Hills football livestreamWhat: Bucs visit Vestavia Hills with Rebels chasing their first region title in more than a decade.When: Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Friday, October 9Where: Buddy Anderson Field at Reynolds Stadium | Vestavia Hills, AlabamaWatch: Watch Hoover vs. Vestavia Hills live on the NFHS NetworkVestavia Hills preps before the Hoover at Vestavia Hills high school football game in Vestavia Hills, Ala., Oct. 24, 2025.Vasha HuntCheck out Thursday’s scores from Week 8 of Alabama high school football actionJosh Harriell helps No. 8 Benjamin Russell hold off No. 7 Pike Road in 5A Top 10 battleThursday night roundup: Christian Segar rallies Daphne past Foley; Vigor, Williamson set for clash; Spain Park rollsWild overtime finish lifts UMS-Wright to sixth straight winSelma’s dynamic duo leads Saints past MontevalloCorey Sheldon has been involved in high school sports coverage since 1998, when he began working in The Oregonian (Portland) newsroom. He was part of a large nighttime crew that fielded faxes and phone calls...