Ashe County Huskies (West Jefferson, NC) supporters were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team knock off the visiting Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC), 2-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Huskies confront the Hibriten Panthers (Lenoir, NC) in a Northwestern 3A/4A challenge, on Tuesday, April 18. Ashe County will attempt to move on its 9-1 season record. The Panthers enter the challenge with a 6-3 record after their 3-0 league win over Freedom (Morganton, NC).

With the loss, Alexander Central drops to 9-2 on the season. The Cougars travel to Watauga (Boone, NC) to encounter the Pioneers in a Northwestern 3A/4A match on Tuesday, April 18. The Pioneers come into the match with a record of 7-2. Watauga won 9-0 in their recent league match against South Caldwell (Hudson, NC)