In Thursday's league match, the Hickory Red Tornadoes (Hickory, NC) basketball team triumphed over the visiting North Iredell Raiders (Olin, NC), by a final score of 95-34.

In their next game, the Red Tornadoes meet the East Lincoln Mustangs (Denver, NC) in a 3A Western Foothills match, on Friday, January 26. Hickory will attempt to move on its 17-0 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 10-7 record after their 69-66 league loss to North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC).

With the defeat, North Iredell moves to 7-10 on the year. The Raiders travel to Foard (Newton, NC) to meet the Tigers in a 3A Western Foothills match on Friday, January 26. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 4-13. Foard lost 76-66 in their recent league match against St. Stephens (Hickory, NC)