The Alexandria-Monroe High School Lady Tigers’ remarkable season came to a close on Saturday as they fell to Rensselaer Central, 57-49, in the regional semifinals at Caston High School. Despite a strong effort, Alexandria was unable to overcome a late surge from the Lady Bombers, bringing an end to its historic run.
In a thrilling day of wrestling at the IHSAA Semi-State in New Castle, the Alexandria Tigers showcased both grit and determination, sending six competitors to the mat in pursuit of glory. The day began on a high note as Ezra Fye set the tone for the Tigers, securing a decisive tech fall over North Central’s Kenny Sellars. With a flawless display in neutral, Fye executed three takedowns in the first period, closing out the frame with an impressive 10-3 lead.
Like many of you, I’ve enjoyed watching “The Last Dance,” ESPN’s documentary on Michael Jordan and his legendary career with the Chicago Bulls. The behind-the-scenes footage and candid interviews have offered an intriguing look at the competitive mindset of one of the greatest and most iconic athletes of all time.
Alexandria-Monroe High School’s Jacklynn Hosier has etched her name into the record books, finishing her career as the all-time leading scorer in Madison County basketball history. With a career total of 2,108 points, Hosier surpasses Pendleton Heights’ Kaycie Warfel by a single point to take the top spot in county history.
The Alexandria Tiger Boys’ Wrestling team put on a dominant performance at the Elwood Sectional last Saturday, tying a school record by advancing nine wrestlers to the regional competition. The Tigers finished in second place as a team with 187 points, behind only Noblesville, who tallied 221.5 points.
History was made on the hardwood last Thursday evening as Alexandria senior Jacklynn Hosier cemented her place among the greats, scoring her 2,000th career point and breaking the all-time Alexandria Lady Tigers scoring record. The milestone surpasses the legendary mark previously set by 2005 Indiana Miss Basketball Jodi Howell.
The Alexandria Tigers faced a tough challenge on Friday night, falling to conference rival Mississinewa 62-32.
Jacklynn Hosier, Lily Harpe, Kylan McFall, Rylie Kellams, Abby Gaines, and Olivia Jones are names that will not soon be forgotten in Alexandria Girls’ basketball history. The Alexandria Lady Tigers and aforementioned seniors capped off a historic regular season with a decisive 68-16 victory over Madison-Grant on January 30, securing their first outright Central Indiana Conference (CIC) championship since 2003. The Lady Tigers finished the regular season with an impressive 22-1 record and 7-0 in the CIC, cementing themselves as one of the top teams in the state.
The Alexandria Tigers Wrestling team made its Senior Night a memorable one, defeating the Daleville Broncos 66-9 in a dominant performance at home.
The Alexandria-Monroe Lady Tigers made history Friday night, defeating the Oak Hill Lady Golden Eagles 51-45 to clinch a share of their first Central Indiana Conference (CIC) title since 2003.