Foard Tigers (Newton, NC) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the host Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC), 2-1 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Tigers clash with the East Lincoln Mustangs (Denver, NC) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, September 20. Foard will attempt to advance on its 4-5 season record.

With the loss, Alexander Central drops to 6-3 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Watauga (Boone, NC) to clash with the Pioneers in a match on Monday, September 18. The Pioneers come into the match with a record of 7-2. Watauga won 2-0 in their recent non-league match against South Caldwell (Hudson, NC)