There was early excitement for Alexander Central after they claimed the first score on Friday, but it was South Caldwell who ended up claiming the real prize. The Alexander Central Cougars took a 30-17 hit to the loss column at the hands of the South Caldwell Spartans. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Sawyer Chapman-Mays and Jeremiah Whitaker certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Chapman-Mays rushed for 61 yards and two touchdowns, while Whitaker rushed for 96 yards on only 12 carries. Chapman-Mays has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last three times he's played.
Alexander Central has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for South Caldwell, they moved to 3-5 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Cougars takes on Hibriten at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. They are coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Alexander Central will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for South Caldwell, they will challenge Ashe County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. South Caldwell will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
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