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Alexander Central Softball Falls to South Caldwell
Cougars lose extra-inning battle against Spartans, dropping third straight matchup
Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:06am
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The Alexander Central Cougars softball team fell just short against the South Caldwell Spartans in an extra-innings game on Friday, losing by a score of 6-4. This marks the third consecutive defeat for the Cougars against the Spartans, dropping Alexander Central's record to 9-4 on the season, while South Caldwell improved to 12-1 with their sixth straight win.
Why it matters
The loss is a setback for Alexander Central, who have struggled to find success against their conference rival South Caldwell in recent years. The Cougars will need to regroup quickly as they face a tough test against Mooresville, whose pitching staff has been dominant this season.
The details
In a close game that went into extra innings, the Spartans were ultimately able to pull out the victory over the Cougars. Alexander Central fought hard but came up short, unable to overcome South Caldwell's strong performance.
- The game took place on Friday, March 28, 2026.
- Alexander Central will play Mooresville on Monday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
- South Caldwell will face Lake Norman on Wednesday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
The players
Alexander Central Cougars
The softball team from Alexander Central High School.
South Caldwell Spartans
The softball team from South Caldwell High School.
Mooresville Blue Devils
The softball team from Mooresville High School.
Lake Norman
The softball team from Lake Norman High School.
The takeaway
This loss highlights the ongoing rivalry between Alexander Central and South Caldwell, and the Cougars will need to find a way to break their recent losing streak against the Spartans if they hope to make a deep playoff run. The upcoming game against Mooresville will be a tough test, but a win could help Alexander Central regain momentum.
