Football Recap: Alexander Central Cougars vs. South Caldwell Spartans
There's no place like home for Alexander Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They strolled past the South Caldwell Spartans with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 42-26. For the Cougars, this counts as revenge for the 30-17 win the Spartans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2024.
Sawyer Chapman-Mays
| 10/31/25 vs South Caldwell | 3 |
| 10/10/25 @ McDowell | 2 |
| 09/05/25 vs Ashe County | 2 |
| 08/29/25 @ Hickory | 2 |
| 09/19/25 vs South Iredell | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
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 140 yards and three scores. Chapman-Mays is becoming a predictor of the Cougars' success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 3-1 (and 0-6 when he doesn't). Jaquis Parks was another key rusher, rushing for 117 yards and one TD on only six carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Alexander Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 345 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September.
Alexander Central's defense stepped up as well, laying out Corbin McGhinnis three times. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Cole Pennell.
When it comes to explaining why South Caldwell lost, don't look at McGhinnis. Despite the final result, he threw for 267 yards and one touchdown, and also punched in two rushing scores. 83 of McGhinnis' passing yards were hauled in by Masyn Clay.
Alexander Central's record is now 3-7. As for South Caldwell, their loss was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-8.
As of now, neither Alexander Central nor the Spartans have any future games scheduled.
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