The Mountain Brook Spartans traveled to face the Clay-Chalkville Cougars in a thrilling Alabama High School Football Conference showdown. Both teams entered the matchup with strong ambitions and a desire to solidify their position in the 2025 season standings. What unfolded was a physical, hard-fought battle under the Friday night lights — and it did not disappoint.
Game Info
- Matchup: Mountain Brook Spartans vs Clay-Chalkville Cougars
- Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM (Local Time)
- Location: Clay-Chalkville High School Stadium, Pinson, AL
- Watch Live: Replay and highlights available on NFHS Network
Final Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Mountain Brook Spartans | – | – | – | – | 14 |
| Clay-Chalkville Cougars | – | – | – | – | 21 |
Game Recap & Overview
The game lived up to its billing as one of the most anticipated matchups of the Alabama high school football calendar. Clay-Chalkville protected their home turf with a narrow but hard-earned 21-14 victory, propelled by a dominant rushing attack and a clutch defensive performance down the stretch.
Despite a resilient effort from Mountain Brook, led by quarterback Cayden Hofbauer (146 passing yards) and running back Stuart Andrews (64 rushing yards, 1 TD), the Cougars’ offensive execution and balanced play calling proved too much to overcome.
Key Performers
Clay-Chalkville Cougars (Winners)
- QB Aaron Frye (Jr): 14/22, 178 YDS passing | 13 carries, 120 YDS rushing | 3 TDs
- RB Aaron Osley (Sr): 16 carries, 90 YDS | 1 reception, 34 YDS
- WR Marlon Compton (Sr): 4 receptions, 53 YDS
- Defense: 4 interceptions, 2 sacks
Frye was the star of the night, directly accounting for all three of Clay-Chalkville’s touchdowns. His dual-threat performance proved decisive, shredding Mountain Brook’s defense through both the air and ground.
Mountain Brook Spartans (Fighting Effort)
- QB Cayden Hofbauer (Jr): 10/20, 146 YDS passing | 29 YDS rushing | 1 rushing TD
- RB Stuart Andrews (Jr): 23 carries, 64 YDS | 1 rushing TD | 1 reception, 41 YDS
- WR Sam Smith (Jr): 3 receptions, 34 YDS
- Defense: 2 sacks | 63 total tackles
Mountain Brook’s offensive balance kept the game close throughout. Despite limited rushing yardage, their passing attack moved the chains, and their defense came up with crucial stops to keep the Cougars within striking distance.
Offensive Highlights
- Clay-Chalkville dominated on the ground with 247 rushing yards on 35 carries (7.1 YPC), controlling time of possession and tempo.
- Aaron Frye showcased why he’s one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in Alabama, delivering clutch plays in the red zone.
- Mountain Brook managed 253 total yards but struggled to finish drives against a stingy Cougar defense.
Defensive Battle
This was not a one-sided offensive shootout — both defenses made their presence felt. Clay-Chalkville’s secondary was especially opportunistic, recording 4 interceptions, while linebacker Xavier Starks anchored the defense with 11 tackles. On the other side, Miller Lee led Mountain Brook with 2 sacks, disrupting Frye’s rhythm in key situations.
Team Comparison
| Stat | Mountain Brook | Clay-Chalkville |
| Passing Yards | 146 | 178 |
| Rushing Yards | 107 | 247 |
| Total Yards | 253 | 425 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Sacks | 2 | 2 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 4 |
What’s Next
With the win, Clay-Chalkville continues its push for a playoff berth and remains a top contender in the region. Their ground game and defense have proven championship-caliber — and if Frye maintains this level of play, they’ll be tough to stop down the stretch.
For Mountain Brook, the loss serves as a valuable lesson as they look to bounce back in their next outing. Their balanced attack and defensive grit suggest they’ll remain a tough challenge for any opponent.
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