The West Iredell Warriors basketball squad (Statesville, NC), was crushed 68-32 in Friday's league battle with the host Hickory Red Tornadoes (Hickory, NC)

With the victory, Hickory advances its record to 5-13 on the year. The Red Tornadoes travel to Foard (Newton, NC) to meet the Tigers in a 3A Western Foothills battle on Tuesday, February 11. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 12-10. Foard lost 66-36 in their recent league battle against North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC)

The Warriors now own a 1-21 record. They put it on the line next when they host North Lincoln for a 3A Western Foothills battle on Tuesday, February 11. West Iredell will meet a Knights squad coming off a 66-36 league win over Foard (Newton, NC). The Knights record now stands at 20-1.