Clay-Chalkville came into the season with its eye on winning it all, and Friday night's 49-0 rout of Mountain Brook on the road was another step towards its ultimate goal.

“It’s state championship-or-bust,” said Cougars head coach Stuart Floyd. “Success is often the first step towards disaster. Success has gone to many people’s heads and ruined everything. I think it’s keeping that fresh perspective and my part is keeping the goal in front of them and bigger than week-to-week.”

The Cougars (7-0, 3-0 Class 6A, Region 6) dominated the entire night, outgaining the Spartans 527-174 with 319 yards rushing and a defense that forced two turnovers and surrendered only two completions. Mountain Brook (4-2, 2-1) was stymied until its final drive of the first half and never threatened after that.

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