Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC) boosters exited the stadium pleased Monday as they witnessed their soccer team knock off the visiting North Lincoln Knights (Lincolnton, NC), 4-1 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Alexander Central moves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Cougars host Statesville (Statesville, NC) to clash with the Greyhounds in a non-league test on Thursday, August 15. The Greyhounds come into the test with a record of 0-1. Statesville lost 3-1 in their recent non-league test against South Caldwell (Hudson, NC)

The Knights now sport a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to North Gaston for a non-league test on Wednesday, August 14. North Lincoln will clash with a Wildcats team coming off a 10-1 non-league loss to Watauga (Boone, NC). The Wildcats record now stands at 0-1.