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Elder’s Gem propels Cougars to NWC Tourney Crown

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Third Time is a Charm for ACHS vs. Spartans By D.N. PENNELL, Jr. The ACHS Cougars gained some revenge against NW 3A/4A rival South Caldwell on Friday night, May 4, in the finals of the league post season tournament in Granite Falls. Behind the four-hit, shutout pitch of junior Dawson Elder the Cougars blanked the…

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Alexander Squads face Indians on the Road

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Cougar Teams have big day at St. Stephens By DN Pennell, Jr. Alexander Central’s softball, baseball, and soccer teams traveled to St. Stephens for NWC action on Friday evening, April 27. On the day, ACHS posted a 3-0-1 overall record against the Indians. In softball, Chesney Millsaps earned the pitching win and knocked in three…

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ACHS Men’s Tennis wins pair, secures playoff berth

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Cougars headed to post season for first time since 2004 By D.N. PENNELL, Jr. A strong spring season for the Alexander Central Men’s Tennis Team continued this week as the Cougars claimed a pair of league wins over league rivals St. Stephens and Hickory High. With the 5-4 home win over the Indians and 8-1…

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Cougar Golfers pull to within one shot of regional berth

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Final NWC match set for Monday in Boone By D.N. PENNELL, Jr. After earning a third place finish in a NWC match played at Lenoir Golf Club on Tuesday, the Alexander Central Men’s Golf Team will enter the final match of the season one shot behind Hickory for the third and final spot at the…

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ACHS Varsity Teams cruise to diamond wins at Watauga Tuesday

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Cougar Teams brave the elements, earn wins By D.N. PENNELL, Jr. The Alexander Central Varsity Softball and Baseball Teams traveled to a cold and windy Boone area on Tuesday, April 17, to face off against the Watauga Pioneers in NW 3A/4A Conference play. Both ACHS teams managed to return home with resounding wins against Watauga…

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NCHSAA “Heart of a Champion” Awards given to 32 Student-Athletes

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Alexander’s Gunnar Anderson among athletes honored at luncheon           CHAPEL HILL—A total of 32 student-athletes from North Carolina High School Athletic Association member schools were honored for their outstanding sportsmanship as winners of “Heart of a Champion” recognition on Saturday, April 14, 2018. The sportsmanship recognition is part of the program offered by the NCHSAA Student…

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Cougar Golfers place third at Orchard Hills

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Senior Garrison Millsaps takes Medalist honors By D.N. PENNELL, Jr. The Alexander Central Men’s Golf Team turned in a solid performance and posted a third-place finish in a Northwestern 3A/4a Conference match played Monday afternoon, April 9, at Orchard Hills Golf Club in Caldwell County. ACHS senior Garrison Millsaps tallied a two-over-par score of 74…

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Tornadoes dash Alexander’s CVC title hopes

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Hickory upsets Cougars behind Hanvey’s gem By D.N. PENNELL, Jr. The third time must have been a charm for Hickory’s Pierson Hanvey in last week’s Catawba Valley Classic title game versus Alexander Central on April 4. After losing two previous starts against ACHS this spring in NWC action, Hanvey tossed a complete-game, four hitter in…

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Wike earns ACC Player of the Week Award for second time

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Hiddenite native leads Lady Tarheels’ offense GREENSBORO, N.C. – For the second time this season, senior Taylor Wike has been named the ACC Player of the Week, as announced Tuesday afternoon by the league office. This is the fourth weekly honor for the Tar Heels in 2018. With two hits in each game, Wike led…

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