Can Hoover knock off region foe Thompson again? We asked a scout his thoughts

Week 9 Predictions: Thompson-Hoover, Helena-Chelsea lead penultimate regional lineup

By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor As the calendar winds closer and closer to November, it’s time to decide some playoff spots. Multiple teams across Shelby County can clinch their places in the postseason in Week 9, and they’ll have competitive matchups on hand this week. In addition, Thompson and Evangel can wrap up their respective regular-season championships with wins, securing crucial home-field advantage. Our top two matchups this week ha…

Can Hoover knock off region foe Thompson again? We asked a scout his thoughts

Since Mark Freeman has turned the Thompson football program into a near-invincible machine, only Hoover has had been able to put a dent in the state championship-gobbling juggernaut.