By Brittney Bailey, For the Tribune
CLAY, Ala.- The Clay-Chalkville Cougars remain undefeated and stamped their third shutout of the season Friday night at home against the Shades Valley Mounties.
Woods scores. Credit: Brittney Barber
The Cougar defense showcased their consistent dominance, holding the Mounties to 12 total offensive yards on the night.
Although the Cougars’ offense started sluggishly, they still scored 42 points. The first set of points was the product of Cougar quarterback Aaron Frye finding none other than wide receiver Jabari Staples on a 17-yarder in the first quarter.
Cougar running back Aaron Osley showed up per usual with a 12-yard run with 40 seconds left to go in the first, sliding through a slew of defenders to increase the Cougar lead to 14 after the PAT from Joseph Del Toro.
Running back Josh Woods snuck in the endzone on a 3-yard pass from Frye to up the lead to 21-0 just before the half.
Osley wasted no time in the third quarter, jetting for a 42-yard touchdown run to pack on six more for the Cougars.
The third quarter ended with a 60-yard bullet from Frye to wide receiver Kumar Robinson to put the Cougars at the Mounties’ 18-yard line.
Frye capitalized on the opportunity with a touchdown run to make it 35-0 after the Del Toro PAT.
Woods iced the cake for the Cougars in the 4th quarter on a 19-yard run for a 42-0 final.
“Offensively, it was messy. They had something to do with that; they’re pretty strong up front. It took us a while to adjust to what they were doing defensively,” said Cougar head coach Stuart Floyd, “Offensively, I thought we were sluggish; defensively, I thought it was the opposite; they were outstanding. We have to get it to where we’re consistent on both sides.”
Shades Valley will take on Pinson Valley in region play next Friday at home. Clay-Chalkville has a bye next week and will head to Thompson September 27th.
