Game Recap: Clay-Chalkville at Gardendale
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It was all Clay-Chalkville Friday night in Gardendale. The Cougars came into Driver Stadium and left with a 46-0 win in dominating fashion. Clay-Chalkville’s explosive offense was on full display as QB Khalib Johnson Khalib Johnson 6'2" | 200 lbs…
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Continue ReadingIt was all Clay-Chalkville Friday night in Gardendale. The Cougars came into Driver Stadium and left with a 46-0 win in dominating fashion. Clay-Chalkville’s explosive offense was on full display as QB Khalib Johnson Khalib Johnson 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB Clay-Chalkville | 2022 State AL , RB Edward Osley, and WR Jaylen Mbakwe Jaylen Mbakwe 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Clay-Chalkville | 2024 State AL had huge performances for the Cougars.
Clay-Chalkville – This game was a dominant offensive and defensive performance. Louisville QB commit Khalib Johnson Khalib Johnson 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB Clay-Chalkville | 2022 State AL was very effective in the passing game, completing 10 of 17 passes for 177 yards and 2 touchdowns. RB Edward Osley continued his impressive season and was the workhorse in this game. Osley had 25 carries, 136 yards, and two touchdowns on the night. I continue to think he’s one of the most underrated players in 6A. WR Jaylen Mbakwe Jaylen Mbakwe 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Clay-Chalkville | 2024 State AL notched several explosive plays, recording 3 receptions for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns. Mbakwe is a name to watch in the class of 2024. I think he will be one of the state’s best players in his class. LB DJ Barber led the defense in a shutout performance. Barber recorded 7.5 tackles, 2 TFL, and one sack. The Cougars defense was flying to the football all game long. The defense held Gardendale to only 65 total yards on 34 plays.
Gardendale – It was tough sledding Friday night for the Rockets. A couple of early special teams miscues gave the Clay-Chalkville offense a short field. Gardendale was out-gained 373-65 in total yards during the game. RB LT Sanders was held to just 28 yards on 16 carries. QB Tyler Nelson Tyler Nelson 6'2" | 165 lbs | QB Calera | 2023 State AL was 3-10 passing for 23 yards. The lack of an effective passing game hurt Gardendale and the defense was able to key on LT Sanders throughout the game.
Next Week: Clay-Chalkville will host Minor in a region game. Gardendale will go on the road to play Jasper in a region game.