Class 7A, No. 9-ranked Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa spotted host Sparkman a touchdown on the game’s first series, then kept the Senators out of the end zone the rest of the night for a 31-10 victory in Harvest.

Four Patriots rushed for a touchdown as Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (2-0) overcame the early deficit and wore down Sparkman with its rushing attack, rolling up 282 yards on the ground.