The Bama Buzz Game of the Week: Battle of unbeatens takes center stage in Oxford
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This week could deliver our first cool Friday Night Lights of the season and there is plenty on the line. This is the first week of the season where some region championships could officially be secured.
One of those games is between Oxford and Clay-Chalkville, two undefeated teams ranked in the top 5 of Class 6A. The winner of this week’s matchup will be crowned the 6A Region 6 champion. Here’s what you need to know:
- Who: #2 Clay-Chalkville Cougars (7-0) at #5 Oxford Yellow Jackets (7-0)
- Where: Oxford High School Football Stadium, 1 Yellow Jacket Dr, Oxford, AL 36203
- When: 7PM, Friday, Oct. 18
- Tickets: $7 | Buy here
Keep reading to learn more about both teams + check out a quick list of other games to watch across the state this week.
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Clay-Chalkville Cougars
Just three weeks ago, Clay-Chalkville got one of the biggest non-region wins of the season when they went to Alabaster to take down Thompson. Now, the Cougars are looking for what could be the biggest region win so far this season.
The program has not missed a beat under new coach Stuart Floyd. Clay-Chalkville has won 21 consecutive games, including the 6A state championship last season.
The Cougars have won three consecutive region titles as well, defeating Oxford in each of the last two seasons. In fact, Clay-Chalkville leads the all-time series 14-5 which includes six straight regular season wins.
Oxford Yellow Jackets
While Clay-Chalkville is used to this success, Oxford has been waiting for this year to arrive. The Yellow Jackets fielded a very young roster the last couple of seasons but that experience is culminating at the right time—and it’s paying off for coach Sam Adams.
In the five seasons before Adams arrived in Oxford, the program won 67 games and a state championship. However, the coach has not had a 10-win season with the Yellow Jackets yet.
The community and the program was patient though and it seems to be paying off in a big way. Oxford has won its first seven games for the first time since 2019—the last time they won a state title.
Quarterback Mason Mims is a Louisville commit and he has been playing like he’s ready for the next level.
Other games to watch in Week 8
It’s make or break time for several teams in the state who are hoping to secure their own region title, a playoff spot or just fight off elimination for one more week.
Here are some of the top matchups to watch Friday night:
- 7A #1 Auburn at #9 Carver-Montgomery
- 7A #2 Central-Phenix City at #8 Opelika
- 7A #5 Hoover at #3 Thompson
- 6A #3 Parker at #6 Homewood
- 6A Helena at Chelsea
- 5A #7 Williamson at #4 Vigor
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