Alexander Central will open their first ever Spring Football season Friday night at South Iredell and the Cougars have been tabbed as the favorite to win the Northwestern Conference Championship.
A poll was conducted by various media representatives including Richard C Gilbert of WACB Radio. The Blue and Gold will enter the season as the team to beat.
2020 (COVID) Northwestern 3A/4A Football Media Preseason Poll
1.) Alexander Central 105 Points (Unanimous First Place)
2.) Freedom 77 Points
3.) Hickory 71 Points
4.) Watauga 69 Points
5.) South Caldwell 46 Points
6.) St. Stephens 31 Points
7.) McDowell 20 Points
Ryheem Craig
1.) Ryheem Craig (DL/RB) Alexander Central 5 Votes
2.) Lance Justice (QB) Alexander Central 2 Votes
T3.) Desmond Caldwell (WR/DB) Freedom 1 Vote
T3.) Seb Best (WR/DB) Watauga 1 Vote
Gilbert’s Ballot
1. Alexander Central
2. Freedom
3. Watauga
3. Hickory
5. South Caldwell
6. St Stephens
7. McDowell
Player of the Year
Ryheem Craig of Alexander Central