×Hoover running back JR Mosley (3) runs the ball during a game between Hoover High School and Oak Mountain on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Heardmont Park. Photo by Barry Stephenson

Wins are critical all year long, but even more so as the playoff picture becomes clearer down the stretch of the regular season.

Be sure and catch this week’s Under the Lights podcast , with sports editor Kyle Parmley breaking down all the upcoming games.

Here’s a quick look at the Week 7 slate. Be sure to follow Under the Lights on X and Facebook for updates all season long. Get all of our coverage in your inbox each Saturday morning as well.

Game of the Week

Briarwood (3-4) at John Carroll (2-5)

Class 5A, Region 5

Date : Friday, Oct. 10

Time : 7 p.m.

Location : Pat Sullivan Field

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