Gardendale hadn't done well against Clay-Chalkville recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Gardendale Rockets narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Clay-Chalkville Cougars 51-49. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Rockets have posted since November 7, 2023.

Rockets
01/09/25 @ Clay-Chalkville | 51-49 |
12/17/24 @ Athens | 56-30 |
12/13/24 @ Oak Mountain | 58-45 |
Gardendale pushed their record up to 15-5 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.0 points per game. As for Clay-Chalkville, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gardendale will host Springville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Clay-Chalkville, they will welcome Midfield at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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