Overview
- Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT Thursday at Jerry Hood Field in Pinson with live coverage on the subscription-based NFHS Network.
- The cross-class matchup features Class 7A state No. 1 Thompson (4-1) against Class 6A state No. 5 Clay-Chalkville (5-0).
- Thompson is coming off a 35-3 win over Vestavia Hills, highlighted by junior quarterback Trent Seaborn’s 290 passing yards and four touchdowns.
- The Warriors’ defense has allowed nine total points across four victories this season, including two shutouts.
- Clay-Chalkville routed Brandon (Miss.) 47-15 as senior quarterback Aaron Frye accounted for four touchdowns, including two scoring throws to receiver Corey Barber.