The Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls football team (Harrisburg, NC), was topped 26-6 in Thursday's non-league bout with the visiting Providence Panthers (Charlotte, NC)

With the win, Providence advances its record to 1-0 on the season. The Panthers travel to East Lincoln (Denver, NC) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league contest on Thursday, August 28. The Mustangs enter the contest with a record of 0-1. East Lincoln lost 24-8 in their recent non-league contest against South Iredell (Statesville, NC)

Coming up next, the Ragin' Bulls confront the South Iredell Vikings (Statesville, NC) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, September 4. Hickory Ridge will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.