A high-stakes regional showdown takes place in South Alabama as J.U. Blacksher travels to Evergreen to face the Hillcrest-Evergreen Jaguars. With both programs fighting for crucial playoff positioning, this matchup pits Blacksher’s disciplined efficiency against Hillcrest’s athletic playmakers in a contest that could come down to the final possession.
Blacksher : What to Know
The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs bring a balanced, execution-focused pistol offense to the field. Blacksher utilizes an inside-zone foundation paired with quick-game passing concepts, allowing their quarterback to distribute the ball rapidly to slot receivers on mesh crossing routes and boundary hitches. Their offensive line plays with excellent leverage, looking to establish positive yardage on early downs to avoid third-and-long dropback situations. Defensively, Blacksher operates out of a disciplined four-two-five alignment, using athletic hybrid safeties to provide fast run support while keeping deep zone coverage intact.
Hillcrest : What to Know
The Hillcrest-Evergreen Jaguars counter with an athletic, big-play spread offense designed to isolate defenders in open space. Operating out of the shotgun, the Jaguars utilize wide line splits to expand rushing lanes, attacking secondaries with quick perimeter screens and vertical shots down the boundary. Their dual-threat quarterback is a constant danger outside the pocket, capable of extending broken plays with his legs to find open receivers. Defensively, Hillcrest deploys an aggressive four-three over front, relying on quick edge rushers to collapse the pocket and force hurried throws.
Kickoff: Friday, Sept 16, 2026 (7:00 PM CDT) at Brooks Memorial Stadium (Evergreen, AL)
Live Scoreboard & Results Update
| Quarter | Blacksher (Away) | Hillcrest (Home) |
| 1st | 7 | 6 |
| 2nd | 10 | 7 |
| 3rd | 7 | 7 |
| 4th | 7 | 0 |
| FINAL | 31 | 20 |
How to watch
NFHS Network / South Alabama Sports Hub
Scoring Summary:
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Q1: Blacksher scores on its opening drive with an eight-yard inside-zone cutback (PAT Good, 7-0). Hillcrest answers on an explosive forty-four-yard quarterback scramble (PAT failed, 7-6).
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Q2: Blacksher kicks a thirty-two-yard field goal (10-6). Hillcrest takes the lead on a fourteen-yard touchdown pass down the seam (PAT Good, 10-13). Blacksher responds right before the half on a twenty-two-yard corner route (PAT Good, 17-13).
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Q3: Blacksher scores on an eighteen-yard counter-trey run (PAT Good, 24-13). Hillcrest punches back with a thirty-five-yard touchdown reception down the sideline (PAT Good, 24-20).
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Q4: Blacksher seals the victory with a sustained drive finished by a four-yard touchdown plunge with three minutes remaining (PAT Good, 31-20).
