The Alexander Central Cougars will face off against the Hibriten Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Tuesday, Alexander Central was able to grind out a solid victory over East Burke, taking the game 63-50. The Cougars pushed the score to 53-29 by the end of the third, a deficit the Cavaliers cut but never quite recovered from.
Meredith Wike
| 11/18/25 @ East Burke | 36 |
| 11/14/25 vs Ashe County | 24 |
| 02/28/25 @ McDowell | 16 |
| 02/25/25 vs Porter Ridge | 24 |
| 02/18/25 @ Watauga | 29 |
Meredith Wike had a dynamite game, putting up 36 points and seven boards. The contest was her fifth in a row with at least 16 points. Malayah Adams was another key player, posting seven points in addition to eight assists and five rebounds.
Alexander Central was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as East Burke only posted six.
Meanwhile, Hibriten gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They strolled past Watauga with points to spare, taking the game 55-39.
Hibriten's win came from a few key players Alexander Central will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Zoe Rector, who went 8-for-15 on her way to 19 points. That's the most points she has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Aamori Patterson, who shot 56% from the field en route to 12 points along with five assists and three blocks.
Alexander Central beat Hibriten 38-30 when the teams last played back in February. Will the Cougars repeat their success, or do the Panthers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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