Varsity Women
Newton Conover 30
Alexander Central 32
The Lady Cougars rallied to beat Newton Conover Friday night in a battle that featured a pair of undefeated teams.
The Lady Red Devils led at the half 19-11. They were still on top 25-22 heading the 4th quarter. The final period saw AC out-pace the visitors 10-5.
Kirstyn Herman led the way for the Blue and Gold with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Sydney Hayes also had a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards.
Both teams struggled from the field with AC shooting 24 percent and Newton Conover at 28 percent. It was at the foul line where the Lady Cougars had the edge going 8-18 compared to Newton Conover at 3-8. ACHS had a big edge in rebounding with a staggering 43 boards to the Red Devils 29.
Alexander Central is now 5-0, Newton Conover falls to 5-1
Varsity Men
Newton Conover 50
Alexander Central 52
Avery Cook sank two free throws with 1.2 seconds left to give the Cougars the win in Taylorsville.
At the half, the score was Alexander Central leading 27-26. The third period was the difference with AC outscoring the Red Devils 18-9.
ACHS ruled the boards collecting 30 rebounds leading to 17 second-chance points to Newton Conover’s 19 boards and just 3 second-chance points.
Chad Lasher led AC with 19 pts and 8 rebounds. Avery Cook had 13 points including 6 of 6 at the free throw line.
Owen Cannon topped the visitors scoring with 21 pts including 6 of 7 from behind the three-point line.
The Cougars are 3-2, Newton Conover slides to 3-3.
Junior Varsity
Girls
Newton Conover 27
Alexander Central 60
Mcartney Harrington- 14 pts
Boys
Newton Conover 41
Alexander Central 49
Jayon Connor- 13 pts