North Carolina High School Basketball - Hickory holds off Foard
February 6, 2015: Newton, NC 28658 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Hickory Red Tornadoes (Hickory, NC) and the host Foard Tigers (Newton, NC), saw Hickory's basketball squad hold off Foard by a tally of 68-63.
With the victory, Hickory improves its record to 17-2 on the campaign. The Red Tornadoes travel to Watauga (Boone, NC) to confront the Pioneers in a 3A/4A Northwestern challenge on Tuesday, February 10. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a record of 15-6. Watauga won 84-70 in their recent league challenge against Patton (Morganton, NC)
Next up, the Tigers confront the South Caldwell Spartans (Hudson, NC) in a 3A/4A Northwestern challenge, on Tuesday, February 10. Foard will attempt to improve on its 14-7 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 3-18 record after their 63-48 league loss to St. Stephens (Hickory, NC).