Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC) supporters left the game thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Foard Tigers (Newton, NC), 7-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Alexander Central improves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Cougars host Cannon (Concord, NC) to face the Cougars in a non-league game on Friday, February 28. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 2-0. Cannon won 20-2 in their recent non-league game against West Cabarrus (Concord, NC)

The Tigers now hold a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Lake Norman for a non-league game on Friday, February 28. Foard will face a Wildcats squad coming off a 13-12 non-league win over West Rowan (Mt. Ulla, NC). The Wildcats record now stands at 1-1.