North Carolina High School Basketball - Alexander Central nips Newton-Conover
December 29, 2016: Newton, NC 28658 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC) and the host Newton-Conover Red Devils (Newton, NC), saw Alexander Central's basketball squad hold off Newton-Conover by a tally of 42-39.
With the victory, Alexander Central improves its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Cougars host Lake Norman (Mooresville, NC) to play the Wildcats in a North Piedmont 3A/4A challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 5-8. Lake Norman won 56-37 in their recent non-league challenge against South Iredell (Statesville, NC)
Next up, the Red Devils play the East Lincoln Mustangs (Denver, NC) in a Southern District 7 2A challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Newton-Conover will attempt to improve on its 5-5 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 8-3 record after their 74-51 non-league loss to Central Cabarrus (Concord, NC).
