6A Round II
Northern Guilford 62 Alexander Central 38
Taylorsville: Way too much, way too often ! Northern Guilford, a talented, athletic and fast-paced team was just too much for Alexander Central Friday night at Glenn Wilson Field at Cougar Stadium.
The Cougars led in a back-and-forth battle, 24-21 with 1:39 remaining in an action-filled first half. What happened after that was high voltage and exhausting for the Cougars.
The Nighthawks scored a pair of touchdowns in those final 99 seconds to take a lead 35-24 at halftime. They would score a field goal in the opening drive of the third quarter to push the lead to 38-24.
Junior tailback Juquis Parks would score from 71 yards on AC’s initial second-half possession to get the home team within 38-30.
Northern would leave the Cougars behind from that point going forward.
Freshman QB Daniel Evans went 12-19 for 298 yards and three touchdowns. Receivers Caden Cordisco and William Preston combined for 10 catches, 281 yards and three scores. Christian Leach ran for 129 yards and 2 scores.
Despite a game effort, Alexander Central couldn’t match the frenetic pace. Senior QB Jacob Hubbard had a career night throwing for 215 yards and a touchdown but he had a pair of interceptions including a pick-six.
Jaquis Parks
Northern Guilford (8-4) advances to Round III and will face Asheboro who beat Eastern Guilford 17-7.
The Cougars season ends at 8-3, and share of the conference title. Quite a monumental turnaround from 2025’s 3-8 record.