Hickory Red Tornadoes (Hickory, NC) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host St. Stephens Indians (Hickory, NC), 59-35 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hickory advances its record to 8-3 on the year. The Red Tornadoes host North Iredell (Olin, NC) to face the Raiders in a match on Tuesday, February 4. The Raiders enter the match with a record of 8-10. North Iredell lost 64-49 in their recent league match against North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC)

The Indians now own a 9-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to North Lincoln for a match on Tuesday, February 4. St. Stephens will face a Knights squad coming off a 64-49 league win over North Iredell (Olin, NC). The Knights record now stands at 13-2.