Football Recap: Wilkes Central Eagles vs. Alexander Central Cougars
Wilkes Central lost against Alexander Central back in August of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Wilkes Central Eagles took a blow against the Alexander Central Cougars, falling 54-14. The Eagles have struggled against the Cougars recently, as their contest on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Alexander Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sawyer Chapman-Mays, who rushed for 66 yards and four touchdowns. With that strong performance, Chapman-Mays is now averaging an impressive 2.5 rushing touchdowns per game. Another signal caller making a difference was Wade Queen, who rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown.
Wilkes Central's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Alexander Central, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Wilkes Central will be playing in front of their home fans against R-S Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wilkes Central will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Alexander Central, they will head out on the road to take on North Iredell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are at an even 3-3 against one another since November of 2014.
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