Bucs Begin Title Defense Ranked Among the Best Teams in the Nation

HOOVER, AL - Hoover High School has changed a good bit since being featured on MTV's "Two-A-Days" a decade ago. There is a different coach, a different logo, different players, students and staff. What has not changed, however, is that the Bucs are still tops in the state, and are ranked consistently among the best football teams in the entire country. This year. Hoover will begin its 7A title defense as the No. 8 ranked team in the country, according to High School Football America.

The defending 7A champs are one of three Alabama schools in the national rankings. Central-Phenix City is No. 71, while Hewitt-Trussville is ranked No. 91.

Hoover opens its season by traveling to Loganville, Ga. to take on Grayson, a team that beat the Bucs last season 36-14 in Hoover. They return home next week:

An array of talent adorns the Hoover team, which has weapons all over the field. Shedrick Jackson and George Pickens, two receivers who have already committed to Auburn, will provide a steady attack through the air while offensive lineman Mike Maye will lead a line that is one of the most talented in the country, and will protect senior signal-caller Jalen Parker. Also, placekicker Barrett Pickering is considered possibly the best kicker in the state this year.

Hoover returns home next wee to take on Meridian, Miss.