The 2021-2022 Basketball Season began Tuesday night for Alexander Central at home against South Iredell. The Cougars took 3 of the 4 games.
Varsity Women
Alexander Central 55
South Iredell 31
After a sluggish start, Alexander Central outscored the visitors 26-7 in the 2nd quarter to win their season opener in Taylorsville. Chesney Stikelether led the Lady Cougars with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Julianna Walter added 12 points. Dahmiya Horton led South Iredell with 9 points.
Varsity Men
South Iredell 61
Alexander Central 58
South took the win in a game that featured 13 lead changes. Evan Presnell led the Cougars with 23 points and Avery Cook had 14 for AC. Damon Stewart topped the South scoring with 14. The Vikings out-rebounded the Cougars 37-22.
Junior Varsity
Girls
ACHS 39
South Iredell 37
Boys
ACHS 46
South Iredell 45