Alexander Central lost against Watauga back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Alexander Central Cougars took a blow against the Watauga Pioneers, falling 49-21. The Cougars have struggled against the Pioneers recently, as their game on Friday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Alexander Central's loss came despite strong showings from Jeremiah Whitaker and Sawyer Chapman-Mays. Whitaker rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, while Chapman-Mays rushed for 46 yards and two touchdowns. Whitaker really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.
Alexander Central now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Watauga, their win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0.
Alexander Central will venture away from home to take on South Caldwell at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Alexander Central is facing South Caldwell at the right time seeing as South Caldwell is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Watauga, they will welcome Hibriten at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Watauga knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Hibriten likes a good challenge.
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