North Carolina High School Basketball - Alexander Central over Statesville
January 19, 2017: Statesville, NC 28677 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC) and the host Statesville Greyhounds (Statesville, NC), saw Alexander Central's basketball squad overcome Statesville by a tally of 59-44.
With the victory, Alexander Central improves its record to 9-7 on the campaign. The Cougars host South Iredell (Statesville, NC) to confront the Vikings in a North Piedmont 3A/4A challenge on Friday, January 20. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 12-4. South Iredell won 46-45 in their recent league challenge against North Iredell (Olin, NC)
Next up, the Greyhounds confront the Mooresville Blue Devils (Mooresville, NC) in a North Piedmont 3A/4A challenge, on Friday, January 20. Statesville will attempt to improve on its 9-5 season record. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a 7-8 record after their 73-51 league win over North Iredell (Olin, NC).