The Freedom Patriots football team (Morganton, NC), was tipped 18-16 in Thursday's league bout with the host Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC)

With the victory, Alexander Central upgrades its record to 5-4 on the year. The Cougars travel to South Caldwell (Hudson, NC) to confront the Spartans in a contest on Thursday, October 30. The Spartans enter the contest with a record of 2-6. South Caldwell lost 30-14 in their recent non-league contest against St. Stephens (Hickory, NC)

Coming up next, the Patriots confront the McDowell Titans (Marion, NC) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, October 30. Freedom will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Titans enter the contest with a 1-7 record after their 48-28 non-league loss to Watauga (Boone, NC).