Thompson vs. Hoover: Watch Alabama high school football showdown live Friday night

Hoover celebrates the game-winning field goal against the Thompson Warriors in Hoover, Ala., on Oct. 17, 2025.Neal WagnerIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.When Thompson travels to the Hoover Met on Friday night, the Warriors will carry a perfect 5-0 record and the region’s top offense into unfriendly territory against a 3-3 Hoover squad looking to rebound from a last-second loss.• Watch: Thompson broadcast (6:30 p.m. pregame)Thompson’s offense is led by Alabama-commit quarterback Trent Seaborn, who orchestrates an attack that includes running back CJ Cowley and receiver Dedrick Kimbrough. Defensively, the Warriors feature Oregon-commit Cam Pritchett on the line and a secondary anchored by Texas-commit Junior Tu’upo and Baylor-commit Trenton McCorvey. Thompson enters off an open week, having dismantled Tuscaloosa County 62-7 in its previous outing two weeks ago. The Warriors have been overwhelming opponents on both sides of the ball, averaging more than 47 points per game while surrendering fewer than 10.Hoover faces the challenge of regrouping after a tough 20-17 loss to Tennessee’s Knoxville Christian on a desperation pass as time expired. Quarterback Kaleb Freeman directs an offense that features running backs Malik Boggans and Paxton Weatherly along with receiver Jordan Ward. Defensively, Hoover boasts Duke-commit DJ Waluyn at safety and Boulder-bound Jovon Pulliam on the defensive line.Hoover leads the all-time series 26-9 and has won the past two meetings by a combined four points, including last season’s 33-30 victory.Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Friday, October 2 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 Thompson vs. Hoover football livestreamWhat: Undefeated Warriors visit three-loss Buccaneers in Class 6A Region 3 tilt.When: Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Friday, October 2Where: Hoover Met | Hoover, AlabamaWatch: Watch Thompson vs. Hoover live on the NFHS NetworkHoover's Caden Smith (21) and Dorian Waluyn (1) tackle Thompson quarterback Trent Seaborn during a game between the Hoover Bucs and Thompson Warriors in Hoover, Ala., on Oct. 17, 2025.Neal WagnerFootball High Live: Scores, updates from a special Thursday night in AlabamaMassive Alabama commit makes his Best in Bama debut; See the updated rankingsPhilip Rivers discusses the process behind nearly being an NFL head coachMultiple changes to No. 1 teams in AL.com Alabama high school volleyball rankingsAlabama high school football predictions: Who wins the biggest Week 7 games?Corey 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...