Homewood and John Carroll Face Final Regular Season Tests Friday
The Patriots host Oak Mountain while the Cavs take on Leeds, with both teams preparing for the start of the postseason.
By David Marshall ·
Local high school football fans in Homewood will see the final regular season games played on Friday, October 30, at 7 p.m. These contests mark the end of the standard schedule for two of the area’s primary teams before they enter the playoff bracket. Homewood will welcome Oak Mountain to Waldrop Stadium, while John Carroll will host Leeds at Pat Sullivan Field.
Homewood enters the matchup with an 8-1 record and has already secured the Class 5A, Region 4 title. The Patriots defeated Ramsay 10-7 in their previous contest, a game decided by a 42-yard field goal from Jozy Hicks. Their defense limited the Rams to 122 total yards during that victory. Oak Mountain, which holds a 2-7 record, lost its last game to Thompson 42-0. Despite the loss, Oak Mountain’s running back Kentrell Tolbert carried the ball 27 times for 146 yards and helped keep the ball for 28 minutes and 7 seconds. Homewood holds the historical series lead against Oak Mountain, having won the last meeting in 2011 by a score of 14-7.
John Carroll, currently 4-5, faces a formidable opponent in Leeds, who have won seven consecutive games and stand at 7-1. The Cavs lost to Randolph 25-21 last week after leading 21-10 early in the fourth quarter. Leeds defeated Lincoln 48-21 in their most recent outing. This Friday’s game serves as a final test for John Carroll before they travel to Randolph for the first round of the playoffs. In their head-to-head history, John Carroll leads the series 19-10-1, including a 34-33 victory in 2019.
The outcomes of these Friday night games will set the tone for the upcoming playoff week. Homewood will remain at home to host Theodore in the first round, while Oak Mountain’s season will conclude with Friday’s result. John Carroll will travel to Randolph for their postseason opener, whereas Leeds will host Brooks. Sports editor Kyle Parmley is tracking these games through the Under the Lights coverage on social media and email newsletters.
The regular season concludes with these two high-stakes matchups, providing a clear picture of where each team stands before the postseason begins. The records and recent performances offer a baseline for expectations as the playoffs commence.
