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JV Cougars run past Wilkes in opener
Alexander tops Eagles 36-12 for 24th straight win By D.N. PENNELL, Jr. The Alexander Central JV Cougar Football Team opened the 2018 season with a 36-12 win over the Wilkes Central Eagles on Thursday evening, August 23, in Moravian Falls. The Cougars built a 30-6 lead at the half and were never challenged en route…
Read MoreKylie Cockrell Hamby tapped new Alexander Central Softball Coach
Former Cougar star chosen to lead one of NC’s top programs On Tuesday night, August 14th, the Alexander County Board of Education approved the hire of former standout player Kylie Cockrell Hamby as the Head Coach of the Alexander Central High School Softball team. Hamby will fill the position that came open earlier this…
Read MoreNW 3A/4A Conference Announces All-League Teams in Men’s Golf & Men’s Tennis
Four Cougars Garner All-Conference Honors in Golf At the conclusion of the NCHSAA State Golf Championships last week, the NW 3A/4A Conference released the All-Conference Team for the 2018 spring season. Four members of the Alexander Central Cougar Golf Team earned a spot on the All-NWC Team based on their scoring averages throughout the season.…
Read MoreACHS Spring Football Practice underway
Cougars hold first spring workouts May 9 The Alexander Central Football Team held its first spring practice of the season on Wednesday, May 9, at the School. Coach Butch Carter and his staff took to the field with more than 50 potential players for the upcoming season. Practice is slated to resume on…
Read MoreNCHSAA finalizes playoff brackets for baseball, softball, and soccer
ACHS will host opening round games in baseball and soccer this Wednesday The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has finalized the 2018 3A Playoff brackets for softball, baseball, and women’s soccer. Alexander Central High School Teams have earned berths in each sports. The Cougar Baseball and Softball Teams are scheduled to open the post…
Read MoreElder’s Gem propels Cougars to NWC Tourney Crown
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…
Read MorePauline Nelly Hurst Fairfax
Pauline Nelly Hurst Fairfax, 89, of Hiddenite, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018, at her residence. She was born April 19, 1929, in Cook County, Illinois, daughter of the late Gerald Hurst and Margaret Baily Hurst. Pauline was a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan College with a degree in music. She was a retired receptionist, a…
Read MoreCarroll David Jonas
Carroll David Jonas, age 80, of Taylorsville, left this world for his final home on Friday, April 27, 2018, at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born September 14, 1937, he was the son of the late Butler Stephen and Effie Bentley Jonas. He was a faithful member of Fellowship Advent Christian Church in Bethlehem. During his career…
Read MoreEast Falcons complete regular season sweep over West, finish with 10-0 records
All four county teams have opening round byes in league tourney By D.N. PENNELL, Jr. The East Alexander Girls and Boys Basketball Teams closed the books on matching 10-0 regular seasons with a doubleheader sweep over West Alexander on Wednesday, December 6, at the ACHS Cougar Den. The East Alexander Lady Falcons outscored…
Read MoreFalls, Anderson honored as Wendy’s Heisman winners locally
Two Cougar Seniors earn school honors There are some students who set the bar. They work harder, show more passion and lead by example—in the classroom, on the field and within the community. On Tuesday, October 17, Wendy’s High School Heisman recognized Ashlee Falls and Gunnar Anderson from Alexander Central High School and…
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