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 Holds On To Beat Parker, 35-28, To Capture Region Title
By Loyd McIntoshAfter jumping out to a quick 21-point lead on the road, Homewood held on to defeat defending state champion Parker, 35-28, in a thrilling 6A Region 5 showdown Friday night. The win gives the Patriots their first region championship since 2022 and a head of steam with the 2025 playoffs on the horizon.Homewood quarterback Kaleb Carson had a strong outing, … [Read more...]