Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Hickory Red Tornadoes (Hickory, NC), 35-14 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Freedom upgrades its record to 3-4 on the season. The Patriots travel to Patton (Morganton, NC) to clash with the Panthers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 19. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 0-7.

Next up, the Red Tornadoes clash with the East Lincoln Mustangs (Denver, NC) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 20. Hickory will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 27-13 non-league loss to Hibriten (Lenoir, NC).