In Wednesday's league contest, the Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC) soccer team edged the visiting South Caldwell Spartans (Hudson, NC), by a count of 1-0.

Next, the Cougars battle the St. Stephens Indians (Hickory, NC) in a Northwestern 6A/7A contest, on Monday, October 13. Alexander Central will attempt to upgrade on its 10-4 season record. The Indians enter the challenge with a 1-13 record after their 4-0 league loss to Watauga (Boone, NC).

With the loss, South Caldwell moves to 3-7 on the year. The Spartans host McDowell (Marion, NC) to encounter the Titans in a Northwestern 6A/7A challenge on Monday, October 13. The Titans go into the challenge with a record of 6-4. McDowell won 3-0 in their recent league challenge against Freedom (Morganton, NC)