Alexander Central hadn't done well against Hickory recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Alexander Central Cougars breezed by the Hickory Red Tornadoes to the tune of 63-34. The match marked the Cougars' most dominant win of the season.
Alexander Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Meredith Wike led the charge by putting up 18 points along with six boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Malayah Adams, who posted 11 points and seven assists.
Cougars
| 11/30/23 vs North Davidson | 24 |
| 01/30/25 @ Hickory | 21 |
| 01/09/25 vs Ashe County | 20 |
| 12/19/23 vs Davie | 19 |
| 01/17/25 @ South Caldwell | 7 |
Alexander Central was working as a unit and finished the game with 21 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in November of 2023.
The victory made it two in a row for Alexander Central and bumps their season record up to 12-7. As for Hickory, their defeat was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alexander Central won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Ashe County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Alexander Central is facing Ashe County at the right time seeing as Ashe County is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Hickory, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll face off against St. Stephens at 6:15 p.m. on Friday.
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