Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Clay-Chalkville Cougars (Pinson, AL) and the visiting Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils (Kimberly, AL), saw Clay-Chalkville's basketball squad hold off Mortimer Jordan by a tally of 45-41.

With the victory, Clay-Chalkville improves its record to 23-2 on the campaign. The Cougars host Mountain Brook (Birmingham, AL) to confront the Spartans in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 29. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 17-9. Mountain Brook won 80-35 in their recent league challenge against Pell City (Pell City, AL)

Next up, the Blue Devils confront the Moody Blue Devils (Moody, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Mortimer Jordan will attempt to improve on its 20-4 season record. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a 24-2 record after their 53-21 non-league win over Calera (Calera, AL).