North Carolina High School Softball - Hickory knocked off by Freedom
April 17, 2018: Morganton, NC 28655 In Tuesday's league contest, the Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC) softball team overwhelmed the visiting Hickory Red Tornadoes (Hickory, NC), by a margin of 16-0.
With the triumph, Freedom moves its record to 9-11 on the year. The Patriots travel to Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC) to play the Cougars in a Northwestern 3A/4A contest on Friday, April 20. The Cougars come into the contest with a record of 15-4. Alexander Central lost 13-3 in their recent non-league contest against Mooresville (Mooresville, NC)
In their next game, the Red Tornadoes play the Watauga Pioneers (Boone, NC) in a Northwestern 3A/4A contest, on Thursday, April 19. Hickory will attempt to move on its 0-15 season record. The Pioneers come into the contest with a 5-11 record after their 16-13 non-league win over Patton (Morganton, NC).