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Cougar Baseball Hammers Hickory To Reach Title Game

April 8, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

Catawba Valley Easter Baseball Classic

Semi-Final

Alexander Central 10 Hickory 0…5 innings

Another night, another five-inning rout for the Cougars as they humble Hickory on Tuesday.

Jude Carter

Jude Carter picked up the mound win for ACHS going four innings while allowing two hits and striking-out six.

Carter sparkled at the plate going 3-3 including a homer and 4 runs batted in. Ty Matheson and Madddix Reese both had a pair of hits.

The Cougars are 15-2 and headed to the Tournament Final on Wednesday. They will face Newton-Conover who defeated St Stephens 7-6. The championship game is scheduled for 7pm at the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds.

Hickory……0 runs…2 hits…2 errors
Alex Cent..10 runs..10 hits..0 errors

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