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Homewood inside linebacker Charlie Goode (11) and Homewood defensive lineman Jalen Wright (56) tackle Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa running back Jamarion Johnson (22) during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood head coach Ben Berguson looks on from the sideline during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa wide receiver Derek Hall (87) moves in to block Homewood wide receiver Aron Marsch (10) on the run during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The Homewood Patriot marching band performs at halftime during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood wide receiver Len Irvine (3) catches a deep pass as he rolls into the end zone for a touchdown guarded by Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defensive back Va’Drequie Robinson (5) during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood head coach Ben Berguson watches from the sideline during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood quarterback Brode Susce (4) catches the snap during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood quarterback Woods Ray (13) throw the ball downfield during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood wide receiver Len Irvine (3) and Homewood wide receiver Harvey Ray (15) celebrate following Irvine’s touchdown during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood defensive lineman Jalen Wright (56), Homewood inside linebacker Charlie Goode (11), and Homewood outside linebacker Carter Engle (32) take down Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa running back Jamarion Johnson (22) during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa running back Tyler Smith (2) runs the ball as Homewood defensive back Clay Burdeshaw (17) dives to block during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood wide receiver J.C. Daniel (6) kicks the extra point during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The Homewood Patriot cheerleaders rally behind their team during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The Homewood Patriot marching band performs at halftime during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood running back Jed Stone (22) runs the ball during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The Homewood marching band performs in the stands during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The Homewood Patriot marching band performs at halftime during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The Homewood Patriot marching band performs at halftime during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Parents gather at the fence to watch the Homewood Patriot marching band perform at halftime during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The Homewood Patriot marching band performs at halftime during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood quarterback Woods Ray (13) hands the ball to Homewood running back Sam Carr (8) during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood wide receiver Aron Marsch (10) returns the ball during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood defensive lineman Dailon Hentley (70) moves to block Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defensive back/punter Luke Williams (14) during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood wide receiver Aron Marsch (10) runs the ball as Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa wide receiver Derek Hall (87) attempts the tackle during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The Homewood Patriot cheerleaders rally behind their team during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood inside linebacker Charlie Goode (11) and Homewood defensive back Blake Bunshaw (2) tackle Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa wide receiver Anthony Myers (84) during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood defensive lineman Emmanuel Erhumwunsee (45) moves in on Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa’s offensive line during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Parents gather at the fence to watch the Homewood Patriot marching band perform at halftime during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The Homewood Patriot marching band performs in the stands during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Fans gather in the stands during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defensive back Braylon Howard (27) runs the ball after making an interception in the second quarter of a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood wide receiver J.C. Daniel (6) kicks the ball during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defensive back Braylon Howard (27) runs the ball away from Homewood defensive lineman Jalen Wright (56) after making an interception in the second quarter of a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Guests enter Waldrop Stadium wearing masks for the first game of the 2020 season against Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 in Homewood. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood defensive lineman Jack Watson (55) blocks Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa offensive lineman Gavin Clark (64) during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa running back Tyler Smith (2) runs the ball as Homewood defensive back Clay Burdeshaw (17) moves in on the block during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood wide receiver J.C. Daniel (6) kicks the ball during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa wide receiver J’Quon Sturdivant (11) runs the ball during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The Homewood Patriot marching band performs at halftime during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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The Homewood Patriot marching band performs at halftime during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood wide receiver Jackson Parris (5) catches a pass guarded by Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defensive back/punter Luke Williams (14) during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood wide receiver Harvey Ray (15) runs the ball during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa running back Ketrois Vaughn (26) blocks Homewood wide receiver Len Irvine (3) from making a catch during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood inside linebacker Charlie Goode (11) and Homewood defensive lineman Jalen Wright (56) tackle Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa running back Jamarion Johnson (22) during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood wide receiver Len Irvine (3) catches a deep pass as he moves toward the end zone for a touchdown guarded by Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defensive back Va’Drequie Robinson (5) during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Homewood wide receiver Len Irvine (3) catches a deep pass as he moves toward the end zone for a touchdown guarded by Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defensive back Va’Drequie Robinson (5) during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa defeated Homewood 49-19. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa running back Ketrois Vaughn (26) blocks Homewood wide receiver Len Irvine (3) from making a catch during a game between Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Homewood on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Waldrop Stadium in Homewood. Photo by Erin Nelson.
HOMEWOOD — Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa put together a complete game in the season opener and walloped Homewood High School 49-19 at Waldrop Stadium on Friday night.
“I’m glad I got to see where we’re at, especially not having spring training,” said Homewood head coach Ben Berguson. “They had some difference makers tonight. Their quarterback is really good at extending plays. It’s hard to stay in coverage that long.”
That quarterback, Ethan Crawford, put on quite a show. The sophomore completed 13-of-17 passes for 225 yards and three touchdowns. He rushed for two more.
The game looked to be a solid matchup early. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa scored on the third play of the game when Crawford found J’Quon Sturdivant for a 56-yard score. Homewood answered with an 11-play, 68-yard drive capped by a 1-yard touchdown run by Sam Carr. Homewood took the lead 10-7 early in the second quarter on a 19-yard field goal by J.C. Daniel, but that lead evaporated in two minutes when Crawford hit Andre Siler in stride for a 35-yard score.
It was all Hillcrest from there. Marcus Wilkins rushed for a 7-yard touchdown, followed by an 8-yard run by Crawford to put Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa up 28-10 at halftime.
Homewood showed positive signs out of the half when quarterback Brode Susce hit Len Irvine for a 41-yard touchdown on the fifth play of the third quarter. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, however, returned the ensuing kickoff back to the Homewood 6-yard line and scored two plays later on a Crawford keeper.
Crawford hit Anthony Myers on a swing pass for an 82-yard score with less than a minute left in the third quarter. Homewood got a safety on a bad Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa snap to make it a 42-19 game. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa scored again with less than a minute to play in the game when Tyler Smith scampered 79 yards to the house.
Homewood played both Susce and Woods Ray at quarterback throughout the game. Susce finished 13-of-21 for 158 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Ray was 9-of-15 for 98 yards.
“I thought both of them really played well tonight,” Berguson said. “We did well throwing the ball, we just never could establish the run because their defensive front was whipping us.”
Homewood managed just 54 rushing yards for the game, 26 of which came from Carr on 15 carries. Irvine caught eight passes for 134 yards and a score. Jackson Parris totaled 45 yards on six receptions.
“We moved the ball well offensively, but they physically whipped us up front,” Berguson said. “Their d-line did all night.”
Homewood was set to travel to Vestavia Hills next week, but the Rebels canceled their first two games of the season due to COVID-19 concerns. The Patriots and Rebels had played every season since 1972. Berguson said the game will likely not be rescheduled.
“We’re trying to play in the region now,” he said. “It’s been such a big rivalry over the years, but we’ll just play it next year.”
Homewood will next play against McAdory at home Sept. 4.
“You always make your biggest gains between the first and second game,” Berguson said. “And we’ve got three extra days of practice to get ready for McAdory. We’ll be different in two weeks.”
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