Hubbertville Football

Lions get season started with pair of jamboree victories

Blaize Wakefield

The Hubbertville Lions football team traveled to Curry High School on Friday night to participate in a fall jamboree at Travis Hudson Stadium. The Lions took to James Earl Hubbert Field along with Curry, Dora and Holly Pond to kick off the season. Each team played two games consisting of two 12-minute quarters. The Lions opened against the Holly Pond Broncos, whose first possession was stopped by the Hubbertville defense. Hunter Rochester, Lane Barnes and Charles Keeton were among those making stops, with Keeton recording a sack on quarterback Grayson Baggett.

Hubbertville Lions recognized as 2025 NAC Football Champs

The Hubbertville Varsity Football team was recently recognized as the 2025 NAC Champions. Head Coach Caleb Hynds was named the Football NAC Coach of the Year, Cole Brand was recognized as the Football NAC MVP and Varisty Football All conference team was awarded to Bryce Afshar, Cole Brand, Braylon Hill, Blaize Wakefield, Tyler Stricklin, Kane Rushing and Lawson Dodd. Pictured above from left to right on the front row are Braxton Madison, Landon Dodd, Sawyer Bowen, Mac Brasher, Trevor Benton, Bo Brasher, Gavin Hubbert, Cruz Kizzire, Brennon Hill and Ethan Browning.

Lions win 60-6 over Saints

Hub’s Bryce Afshar (61) carries the ball in for a touchdown. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

Hubbertville welcomed the Holy Spirit Saints to Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium on Friday night. The Lions exited Harris Field with another win increasing their record to 6-0.

Lions preseason play ends in victories

Lane Barnes (16) and Hunter Rochester (20) take down a Tuscaloosa Academy player. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Hubbertville Lion’s football team traveled to Double Springs on Friday night to participate in a fall jamboree on the campus of Winston County High School. The Lions entered into Malcolm Blake Stadium along with six additional teams to kick-off the season. Each team played two games which consisted of two 12 minute quarters without opening kick-offs or utilizing the punting game.

Hub wins big against Curry, Winston County in jamboree


Hub’s Lane Barnes (16), Tyler Stricklin (7) and Bryce Afshar (61), are shown taking down a Curry player | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Hubbertville Lion’s football team along with five other teams participated in a fall jamboree at Malcolm Blake Stadium at Winston County High School on Friday, August 16. Other team’s participating in the jamboree were the South Lamar Stallion’s (Class 1A), Falkville Blue Devil’s (Class 2A), Sulligent Blue Devil’s (Class 2A), Curry Yellow Jacket’s (Class 4A) and the home team; Winston County Yellow Jackets (Class 2A).