In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC) baseball squad the visiting Providence Panthers (Charlotte, NC), by a final score of 5-3.

With the win, Alexander Central upgrades its record to 6-4 on the season. The Cougars host Watauga (Boone, NC) to battle the Pioneers in a Northwestern 3A/4A challenge on Friday, March 24. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a record of 9-1. Watauga won 11-8 in their recent league challenge against South Caldwell (Hudson, NC)

With the defeat, Providence falls to 3-4 on the season. The Panthers travel to Asheville (Asheville, NC) to battle the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 25. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 5-2. Asheville won 6-2 in their recent league challenge against North Buncombe (Weaverville, NC)