Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Hibriten Panthers (Lenoir, NC), 59-50 in a league match.

With the victory, Alexander Central advances its record to 6-8 on the year. The Cougars host Freedom (Morganton, NC) to face the Patriots in a non-league match on Friday, January 24. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 12-2. Freedom lost 48-42 in their recent non-league match against Watauga (Boone, NC)

The Panthers now own a 3-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host South Caldwell for a non-league match on Friday, January 24. Hibriten will face a Spartans squad coming off a 63-16 non-league win over Ashe County (West Jefferson, NC). The Spartans record now stands at 7-7.