KIMBERLY The Clay-Chalkville girls came up a little short on Friday night.
On the road in their Class 6A, Area 12 finale, the Cougars started slow offensively and went on to fall 49-37 to No. 8 Mortimer Jordan. The Blue Devils secure the regular season area crown with a 6-0 sweep of Clay-Chalkville, Pinson Valley and Gardendale.
The Cougars will enter the upcoming league tournament as a 2-seed behind 1-seed Mortimer Jordan. Opening round play will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
On Friday night, Clay-Chalkville got off to a sleepy start that sent them to the second quarter down 10-5. The visitors later went into the final frame down 40-21, as the Blue Devils dribbled the clock empty.
By Erik Harris, sports editor
Three local schools hit the road on Thursday night in regular season basketball play. See a game-by-game recap below.
(Boys) Clay-Chalkville 50, Chelsea 35
Isiah Daniel led the Clay-Chalkville boys on the road Thursday night, pouring in 21 points in a 15-point victory at Chelsea. Donovan Shangase chipped in with 13 points and seven assists for the Cougars, as they improved to 3-2 on the year.
(Girls) Chelsea 38, Clay-Chalkville 34
The Clay-Chalkville girls dropped one in overtime Thursday night at Chelsea, 38-34. The Cougars were led offensively by Tamyia Muse, who finished with 16 points.
(Boys) Parker 57, Pinson Valley 56
Despite a 20-point evening from guard Morrez Calloway Jr., the Pinson Valley boys lost a road game at Parker, 57-56. The Indians also got 11 points and three assists from Joshua Williams in the loss.