North Carolina High School Volleyball - Hickory over Watauga
August 11, 2025: Boone, NC 28607
 Fans at Monday's non-league contest between the Hickory Red Tornadoes (Hickory, NC) and the host Watauga Pioneers (Boone, NC), observed Hickory's volleyball team top Watauga by a count of 3-1.
The Red Tornadoes (1-0) will now prepare for their contest against Bunker Hill (Claremont, NC). The Bears enter the Western Foothills 4A/5A contest with a 0-0 record.
Next, the Pioneers battle the West Wilkes Blackhawks (Millers Creek, NC) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, August 12.  Watauga will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record.