Alexander Central at Watauga: Games Played Friday, January 4th
Varsity Men
ACHS 83
Watauga 68
The Cougars trailed at half 39-33 but roared to the win shooting a blistering 72 percent after the break. Jem Lowrance led AC with 22 points and 10 rebounds. He went 10 for 11 from the free throw line, overall the Cougars were 31 for 38 at the charity stripe. Alexander Central is 2-0 in Northwestern Conference play and 9-3 overall.
Other Conference Scores:
Freedom 65, Hickory 57
St. Stephens 69, McDowell 68
W. Caldwell 81, S. Caldwell 63
Varsity Women
Watauga 63
ACHS 23
The Lady Pioneers dominated by jumping out to a 27-4 lead at the end of the first quarter. AC was led by Lanie Hammer with 6 points. The Lady Cougars fall to 0-2 in conference play and 1-11 overall.
Other Conference Games:
Freedom 56, Hickory 37
McDowell 52, St. Stephens 32
S. Caldwell 42, W. Caldwell 38
Junior Varsity
Girls: ACHS 39 Watauga 26
Boys: Watauga 49 ACHS 44