Clay-Chalkville Cougars (Pinson, AL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Homewood Patriots (Homewood, AL), 44-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Clay-Chalkville upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Cougars host Oak Mountain (Birmingham, AL) to clash with the Eagles in a non-league bout on Wednesday, November 22. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 2-4. Oak Mountain won 55-43 in their recent non-league bout against Baldwin County (Bay Minette, AL)

Next up, the Patriots clash with the Baldwin County Tigers (Bay Minette, AL) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, November 22. Homewood will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 4-2 record after their 55-43 non-league loss to Oak Mountain (Birmingham, AL).