The Hickory Red Tornadoes lacrosse team (Hickory, NC), was nudged 15-13 in Tuesday's league outing with the visiting St. Stephens Indians (Hickory, NC)

With the win, St. Stephens upgrades its record to 5-5 on the season. The Indians host North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC) to battle the Knights in a NW/The Mountain/Western Foothills/Mtn. Foothills outing on Thursday, April 18. The Knights go into the outing with a record of 4-7. North Lincoln won 13-12 in their recent league challenge against Watauga (Boone, NC)

The Red Tornadoes now sport a 4-6 record. They play next when they travel to Patton for a NW/The Mountain/Western Foothills/Mtn. Foothills challenge on Thursday, April 18. Hickory will meet a Panthers squad coming off a 9-5 league loss to Asheville (Asheville, NC). The Panthers record now stands at 0-10.