Football Recap: Alexander Central Cougars vs. Freedom Patriots
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Sun Valley, Alexander Central was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They walked away with a 30-20 victory over the Freedom Patriots. The Cougars have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Patriots, too.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jeremiah Whitaker and he. Whitaker rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries while he rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. What's more, Sawyer Chapman-Mays also racked up 162 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in October of 2023.
Alexander Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jamison Rowe and Adian Baity.
The win got Alexander Central back to even at 3-3. As for Freedom, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alexander Central will welcome Watauga at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Watauga's defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so Alexander Central's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Freedom, they and South Caldwell are set to duel on Friday. Freedom is facing South Caldwell at the right time seeing as South Caldwell is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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