Northwestern Conference Tournament Semi-Final
Women
Watauga 75 Alexander Central 52
West Jefferson: Watauga cruised to a victory Tuesday afternoon and advanced to the Tournament Championship Game over Alexander Central.
Kate Sears led the Lady Pioneers with 32 points and 14 rebounds. Watauga trailed only once and led 49-23 at half. Meredith Wike had 29 points including 10 of 10 from the free throw line for Alexander Central. With the loss, AC falls to 15-11 while Watauga improves to 18-5.
South Caldwell 64 Freedom 54
Men
Watauga 71 Alexander Central 47
The top-seeded Pioneers routed the Cougars in a game they never trailed. Josiah Riley paced Watauga with 23. Jayon Connor was the top point producer for ACHS with 24. The Cougars fall to 12-13 while the Pioneers advance to the title game at 18-6.
Freedom 75 South Caldwell 68