Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Hickory Christian Academy Knights (Hickory, NC), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Cougars confront the Davie War Eagles (Mocksville, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, March 11. Alexander Central will attempt to move on its 2-0 season record. The War Eagles enter the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 8-0 non-league win over Forbush (East Bend, NC).

The Knights now possess a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they host Gaston Christian for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, March 12. Hickory Christian Academy will confront a Eagles team coming off a 5-2 non-league win over Corvian Community (Charlotte, NC). The Eagles record now stands at 2-2.