Hickory Red Tornadoes (Hickory, NC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Newton-Conover Red Devils (Newton, NC), 70-53 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hickory upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Red Tornadoes host Hickory Christian Academy (Hickory, NC) to play the Knights in a non-league bout on Tuesday, November 29. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 2-1. Hickory Christian Academy won 86-42 in their recent non-league bout against North Charlotte (Charlotte, NC)

Next up, the Red Devils play the St. Stephens Indians (Hickory, NC) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, November 29. Newton-Conover will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Indians go into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 61-51 non-league loss to South Caldwell (Hudson, NC).