Softball Game Preview: Foard Tigers vs. Alexander Central Cougars

Foard is 0-3 against Alexander Central since April of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cougars at 5:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Foard's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over Hickory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Tigers.

K Sigmon

Hits (Career)

04/14/26 vs Hickory	3
03/31/26 vs West Iredell	2
03/24/26 vs Newton-Conover	2
03/10/26 @ Maiden	2
03/05/26 vs Lincoln Charter	2

K Sigmon made a big impact no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Livi Queen, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and three runs. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of A Stillwell, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Foard hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Alexander Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They blew past McDowell 10-0 on Tuesday.

Alexander Central's victory bumped their record up to 13-5. As for Foard, their win bumped their record up to 10-5.

Foard suffered a grim 7-1 defeat to Alexander Central when the teams last played back in February of 2025. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.