Mountain Brook (9-2) at Hoover (8-3)

Class 7A second round playoff game
Date: Friday, Nov. 16
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Hoover Met
Last week: Mountain Brook defeated Austin, 31-0; Hoover defeated Bob Jones, 26-18.

What to watch: It’s a rematch from just three weeks prior, when Hoover had its way in a win over Mountain Brook. However, the Spartans come into the game on a two-game winning streak after posting dominant wins over Gardendale and Austin. Hoover rebounded from a loss to IMG Academy (FL) with a tight win against Bob Jones last week.

Last meeting: Hoover dominated Mountain Brook, 31-7, on Oct. 26, 2018. Hoover holds a 33-7 edge in the series.

If Mountain Brook wins…: Mountain Brook would host Hewitt-Trussville or travel to Thompson in a potential semifinal matchup.

If Hoover wins…: Hoover would host either Hewitt-Trussville or Thompson in a potential semifinal matchup.