Football Game Preview: Alexander Central Cougars vs. Statesville Greyhounds + Official Tickets

The Alexander Central Cougars will challenge the Statesville Greyhounds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Alexander Central took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They strolled past South Caldwell with points to spare, taking the game 42-26.

Sawyer Chapman-Mays

Rushing Touchdowns

10/31/25 vs South Caldwell	3
10/10/25 @ McDowell	2
09/19/25 vs South Iredell	1
09/05/25 vs Ashe County	2
08/29/25 @ Hickory	2
+ 8 more games

Alexander Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sawyer Chapman-Mays led the charge by rushing for 140 yards and three TDs. That's the most rushing touchdowns Chapman-Mays has posted since back in August of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaquis Parks, who rushed for 117 yards and one score on only six carries.

Alexander Central's run defense was locked in: South Caldwell could only muster two yards per carry. The team can thank Weston Palmer for the heroic effort on defense: he. Alexander Central is 2-1 when they shut down the run game so well.

Alexander Central's defense didn't let Corbin McGhinnis, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Cole Pennell.

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Statesville against North Iredell on Thursday as the squad secured a 43-6 victory. The result was nothing new for the Greyhounds, who have now won four matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.

Statesville found their leader in sophomore Jaikoda Harrington, who threw for 202 yards and four touchdowns while completing 88.9% of his passes. Those four passing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for Harrington. Paul Cauthen Jr was Harrington's top target, picking up 100 receiving yards and one TD.

Alexander Central's win bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Statesville, their victory bumped their record up to 7-3.

Alexander Central couldn't quite get it done against Statesville in their previous meeting back in September as they fell 27-14. Can the Cougars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.