Mountain Brook Powers Past Hueytown 60-18

HUEYTOWN, AL — John Colvin scored four touchdowns Friday night, and a relentless Mountain Brook defense turned the field into its own playground as the Spartans opened the 2026 season with a 60-18 rout of Hueytown.

The lopsided result put a damper on a milestone night for the Golden Gophers, who welcomed first-year coach Jeremy Vines to the sideline. Mountain Brook made sure that debut ended in defeat, jumping ahead early and never looking back.

First Half Action

The Spartans set the tone before their offense even broke a sweat. Special teams pressure led to a blocked punt on Hueytown’s opening series, handing Mountain Brook a short field. Colvin cashed in from 8 yards out to start the scoring.

The defense wasn’t finished. On Hueytown’s next possession, the Spartans got to another punt, and Miller Teague pounced on it in the end zone for a touchdown that stretched the lead and rattled the home crowd. William Russ tacked on a 37-yard field goal, and Colvin punched in a 4-yard run to push Mountain Brook comfortably ahead after one quarter.

Colvin kept rolling in the second, adding a 5-yard touchdown run and hauling in a 36-yard scoring strike to complete a four-touchdown first half. By intermission, the Spartans had built a lead too large for the Golden Gophers to chase.

Key Turning Points

The two blocked punts flipped the game before Hueytown could find its footing. Combined with two recovered fumbles, Mountain Brook’s defense gave its offense a string of short fields and buried the Golden Gophers in an early hole.

Colvin was the engine all night. He finished with 151 yards on 21 carries and added two catches for 42 yards, giving Mountain Brook a back who threatened to score from anywhere on the field.

Hueytown showed flashes of what could grow into a dangerous passing attack. Quarterback Legend McMiller completed 18 of 32 throws for 236 yards and three touchdowns. He connected with Elijah Giles on scoring strikes of 32 and 39 yards and found Jayden Myers from 13 yards out. Those plays offered the Golden Gophers a reason for optimism, even on a rough night, but the early deficit left little room to mount a comeback.

Final Outlook

For Mountain Brook, the opener was a statement. The Spartans got balanced production, disruptive special teams, and a standout performance from Colvin, giving them momentum heading into a tougher stretch.

Hueytown, meanwhile, walks away with clear building blocks. McMiller’s arm and Giles’ big-play ability give Vines a foundation as the new staff settles in and works to sharpen the details.

What’s next: Hueytown hits the road to face Pike Road, while Mountain Brook travels to Mobile for a marquee matchup against UMS-Wright.