Football Preview: South Caldwell Spartans vs. Alexander Central Cougars
After three games on the road, South Caldwell is heading back home. They will square off against the Alexander Central Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
South Caldwell and Freedom met for a duel on Friday where South Caldwell couldn't get it done. South Caldwell took a hard 36-22 fall against Freedom. The Spartans haven't had much luck with the Patriots recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Meanwhile, a victory for Alexander Central just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against Watauga, falling 49-21. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-7.
Alexander Central's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Jeremiah Whitaker, who rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, and Sawyer Chapman-Mays, who rushed for 46 yards and two touchdowns. Whitaker got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 75 yards.
South Caldwell's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Alexander Central, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
South Caldwell took a serious blow against Alexander Central in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 49-0. Will South Caldwell have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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