Tyson Racks Up 5 TDs In Shootout Against Oak Mountain

TRUSSVILLE, AL - The University of Alabama coaching staff must be licking its chops after Friday night. In addition to Bama commit Taulia Tagovailoa's performance (33-of-61 passes for 474 yards and four touchdowns) in Thompson's 45-26 loss to Hoover Friday night, the Crimson Tide's other QB commit Paul Tyson racked up some impressive stats of his own in Hewitt-Trussville's 52-47 win over Oak Mountain.

In the shootout Friday, Tyson threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more scores, accounting for more than 400 yards of offense in the win. A large chunk of that offense was tallied by connecting with wide receiver Ja’Varrius Johnson, who finished with nine receptions for 243 yards and two touchdowns.

The Huskies needed every bit of that offensive performance against the Eagles, as Oak Mountain kept answering Hewitt-Trussville's scores throughout the night. (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Patch morning newsletter.)

The Huskies take on Hoover this weekend, in a clash that has major implications for Region 3. The Bucs defeated top-ranked Thompson and will likely recapture the No. 1 ranking in 7A.

The game is schedued for 7 p.m. this Friday at Hewitt-Trussville.

Photo submitted by Paul Tyson