North Carolina High School Basketball - St. Stephens nipped by Hickory
January 17, 2024: Hickory, NC 28601 The Hickory Red Tornadoes tipped the host St. Stephens Indians basketball team by a final score of 47-45 in Wednesday's league game.
In their next game, the Red Tornadoes face the Foard Tigers (Newton, NC) in a 3A Western Foothills game, on Friday, January 19. Hickory will attempt to move on its 9-5 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 11-4 record after their 57-39 league win over North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC).
With the defeat, St. Stephens moves to 9-6 on the year. The Indians host Statesville (Statesville, NC) to face the Greyhounds in a 3A Western Foothills game on Friday, January 19. The Greyhounds enter the game with a record of 1-13. Statesville lost 51-45 in their recent non-league game against Carson (China Grove, NC)