Cougars
| 04/06/26 vs Foard | 10 |
| 04/02/26 vs St. Stephens | 11 |
| 04/01/26 @ Lake Norman | 1 |
| 03/27/26 vs South Caldwell | 4 |
| 03/25/26 vs North Davidson | 11 |
| + 11 more games |
Alexander Central is 8-2 against Hickory since March of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Cougars will face off against the Tornadoes at 6:30 p.m. Alexander Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Alexander Central lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Foard, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Monday's game. The Cougars' pitchers stepped up to hand the Tigers a 10-0 shutout on Monday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cougars.
Jared Zientek looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Koa Mikeal and Jude Carter did most of the damage at the plate: Mikeal went 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI, while Carter went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Kade Church also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Hickory posted their closest victory since March 6th on Monday. They skirted past Hibriten 7-6.
Alexander Central's record now sits at 14-2. As for Hickory, their record is now 8-6.
Alexander Central got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 against Hickory by a conclusive 11-4 score. Will the Cougars repeat their success, or do the Tornadoes have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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