By Loyd McIntoshThe 2025 football season came to a close for Homewood as the Patriots lost to Clay-Chalkville, 35-17, in the third round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) playoffs on Friday. Despite two promising drives in the first quarter that could have put Homewood up by as much as two touchdowns, the wet, windy weather and … [Read more...]
Homewood Overcomes Early Struggles To Defeat Hartselle, 31-24
By Loyd McIntoshIt wasn’t pretty at times, but it’s a win. The Homewood Patriots overcame sluggish first half on offense, uncharacteristic mistakes, and a costly turnover, rallying to beat the Hartselle Tigers, 31-24, in the second round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Friday at Waldrop Stadium. In the end, Homewood … [Read more...]
Homewood Survives First Round Scare, Defeats Pell City 28-14
Despite struggling to find its rhythm on offense and letting upset-minded Pell City hang around, Homewood pulled away, earning a first-round Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) playoff win, 28-14.After Homewood’s initial drive stalled at the Pell City 41-yard-line, the Panthers responded with an 80-yard drive, capped by a 14-yard touchdown run by D.J. Verges … [Read more...]
Homewood Cruises Past James Clemens, 31-14
Homewood wrapped a successful 2025 regular season on the road with an impressive 31-14 win over 7A James Clemens Thursday night in Madison. The Patriots dominated on both sides of the ball, using a balanced offensive attack and opportunistic defense to head into the playoffs on a high note.Quarterback Kaleb Carson had another outstanding night, completing 17 of 27 passes … [Read more...]
Homewood Cruises Past Minor, 31-14
Homewood wrapped up the 2025 regular season at home with a 31-14 win over 6A Region 5 rival Minor on Friday night. The victory kept the Patriots perfect in region play and kept their momentum heading into the playoffs. Both teams struggled early, with neither offense finding a consistent rhythm. Homewood struck first just past the mid-second quarter when quarterback Kaleb … [Read more...]