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Mountain Brook running back Stuart Andrews (10) plows right through the middle of the Demopolis defense during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook quaterback Cayden Hofbauer (11) looks downfield for an open receiver during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook running back Stuart Andrews (10) threads a gap in the Demopolis defense for positive yardage during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook kicker William Russ (25) was able to easily able to kick off the ball far enough for a touchback during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook quaterback Cayden Hofbauer (11) is able to gain yardage with his feet during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook defensive backs Mac Mandell (12) and Lawson Mcknight (23) leave the clubhouse headed towards the field before a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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A Demopolis running back is tackled in his own back field for a loss of yards during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook cheerleaders lead the football team onto the field during the pre-game festivities before a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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The Mountain Brook defense took advantage of gang tackling to esentially shut down Demopolis's run game during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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A Mountain Brook cheerleaders pose for pictures during the pre-game festivities before a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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A Mountain Brook band member during the pre-game festivities before a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook wide receiver Sam Smith (22) is able to pull in the pass for a touchdown during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook Head coach Chris Yeager discuses the next play with one of his coaches during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook cheerleaders during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook team Captains, defensive back Mac Mandell (12) and lineman Rob Schoenvogel (53) during the coin toss before a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook running back Stuart Andrews (10) with a sweeping run into the Demopolis secondary during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook linebacker Luke Waldrop (21) defensive lineman Mason Baynes (99) and linebacker Billy Pharo (20) look towards the sideline for the play call during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook's sideline during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook's student section was in high spirits during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook wide receiver Sam Smith (22) is all by him self in the Demopolis backfield and is able to get a touchdown during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook defensive back Gaines Drew (24) leaps over the Demopolis lineman during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook kicker Anderson Roberts (30) hits it right down the center of the goal post for an extra point during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Some of Mountain Brook's youngest fans enjoying a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
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Mountain Brook lineback Miller Lee (11) anticipates the snap during a game between Mountain Brook and Demopolis on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Spartan Stadium. Photo by James Nicholas.
Sam Smith couldn’t have scripted a better start to his senior season as a Mountain Brook Spartan.
The senior wide receiver caught three first-half touchdown passes as Mountain Brook (1-0) opened the 2025 season with a 44-7 victory over visiting Demopolis (0-1).
The Spartans rolled to a 30-0 halftime lead, moving the ball with ease both through the air and on the ground. Smith caught scoring passes of 31, 51 and 2 yards from senior quarterback Cayden Hofbauer, who finished 7-of-14 passing for 128 yards and four touchdowns. Gabe Smith added a 21-yard touchdown reception late in the third quarter.
On the ground, Stuart Andrews — the reigning All-South Metro Offensive Player of the Year — rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries. His scores included a 37-yard run in the third quarter and an earlier touchdown following a special teams fumble recovery.
Mountain Brook totaled 350 yards of offense — 222 on the ground and 128 through the air — and led 44-0 before giving up a late touchdown. Demopolis was held to 215 total yards, including just 50 in the first half.
Lawson McKnight led the defense with nine tackles and a pass breakup. Boyd Cooper finished with six tackles and a fumble recovery. The defensive line was credited with consistent impact and strong tackling fundamentals.
The tuneup sets the stage for a high-stakes early-season matchup next Friday at defending 6A champion Parker (1-0), which beat Mountain Brook twice last season — including a second-round playoff elimination.
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