As Hurricane Isaias approaches Alabama, Hoover still visited rival Vestavia Hills on Friday night. The game turned out to be a rainy, defensive slugfest as the Rebels snuck past the Buccaneers 6-3.
Both schools entered the game fighting for playoff spots, as the two defenses stepped up. Hoover led 3-0 at halftime.
Vestavia Hills had the lone touchdown in the third quarter when they faked a 47-yard field goal, and holder and backup quarterback Price Lamaster connected with Powell Curry for a 30-yard score. A blocked extra point kept it a three-point game…