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Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
HHS		7012625
SPHS		6140727

Team Totals

HickoryStatSouth Point
0Total Plays61
0First Downs20
0Penalties8
0Penalty Yards70
-Possession Time29:43
Red Tornadoes
Red Raiders

Offense - Passing

CAttYdsC%AvgTDIntQB Rate
#3 M. McRee913116.69212.910122.6

Offense - Rushing

CarYdsAvg100+TD
#3 M. McRee100.00
#5 J. Weaver2147.00
#8 J. Jenkins271515.613

Offense - Receiving

RecYdsAvgTD
#0 R. Nieland13131.0
#1 D. Medley36321.0
#2 Z. McCathern210.51
#6 R. Brice2189.0
#8 J. Jenkins133.0

Offense - All Purpose Yards

RushRecTotal
#0 R. Nieland3131
#1 D. Medley6363
#2 Z. McCathern11
#3 M. McRee00
#5 J. Weaver1414
#6 R. Brice1818
#8 J. Jenkins1513154

Offense - Total Yards

RushPassRecTotal
#0 R. Nieland3131
#1 D. Medley6363
#2 Z. McCathern11
#3 M. McRee0116116
#5 J. Weaver1414
#6 R. Brice1818
#8 J. Jenkins1513154

Defense - Tackles

SoloAsstTot Tckls
#1 D. Medley639
#9 L. Powell61016
#10 C. Campbell123
#11 M. Yount9211
#12 T. King134
#13 J. Young224
#15 C. Toney7613
#16 B. Rowland8412
#19 T. Johnson123
#24 S. Glover112
#27 C. Lineberger22
#33 M. Hird369
#50 J. Saddler325
#51 D. Sturghill134
#72 G. Gabriel22

Defense - Sacks

Hurs
#11 M. Yount1

Defense - Defensive Statistics

PD
#10 C. Campbell1
#19 T. Johnson1

Special Teams - Kickoffs

KOTB
#98 J. Herring43

Scoring - Points

TDsTD PtsTot Pts
#2 Z. McCathern16
#8 J. Jenkins318
#18 C. Ruiz-1-6-6

Scoring - Touchdowns

TD RushTD RecTotal
#2 Z. McCathern11
#8 J. Jenkins33
#18 C. Ruiz-1

Team summary

Total TDs
HHS
3
SPHS
4
Passing TDs
HHS
1
SPHS
0
Receiving TDs
HHS
1
SPHS
Rushing TDs
HHS
3
SPHS
4
QB Hurries
HHS
2
SPHS
4
Completion Percentage
HHS
.692
SPHS
.000
QB Rating
HHS
122.6
SPHS
39.6
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Offense

Passing
C
9
0
Att
13
6
Yds
116
0
C%
.692
.000
Avg
12.9
-
TD
1
0
QB Rate
122.6
39.6
Rushing
Car
30
57
Yds
165
350
Avg
5.5
6.1
Lng
-
32
100+
1
1
TD
3
4
Receiving
Rec
9
-
Yds
116
-
Avg
12.9
-
TD
1
-
All Purpose Yards
KR
-
19
Total
281
369
Total Yards
Total
281
350

Defense

Tackles
Solo
49
35
Asst
54
26
Tot Tckls
103
61
TFL
-
2.0
Sacks
Hurs
2
4
Defensive Statistics
PD
2
4

Special Teams

Kickoffs
KO
4
5
Yds
-
280
Avg
-
56.0
Lng
-
61
TB
3
1
Punts
P
-
1
Yds
-
42
Avg
-
42.0
Lng
-
42
Kickoff and Punt Returns
KO Rets
-
1
Yds
-
19
Avg
-
19.0
Lng
-
19
KR Yds
-
19

Scoring

Points
TDs
3
4
TD Pts
18
24
Conv
-
2
Kick Pts
1
1
Tot Pts
-6
-
PATs and Field Goals
PAT
1
1
Att
1
3
%
1.0
.3
Touchdowns
TD Rush
3
4
TD Rec
1
-
Conversions
C Rush
-
1
Total
-
1

North Carolina High School Football - Hickory edged by South Point

August 22, 2025: Belmont, NC 28012

The South Point Red Raiders edged the visiting Hickory Red Tornadoes football team by a score of 27-25 in Friday's non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Red Raiders clash with the T.C. Roberson Rams (Asheville, NC) in a non-league outing, on Friday, September 5. South Point will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record.

With the defeat, Hickory drops to 0-1 on the campaign. The Red tornadoes host Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC) to clash with the Cougars in a non-league outing on Friday, August 29. The Cougars come into the outing with a record of 0-1. Alexander Central lost 42-21 in their recent non-league game against Newton-Conover (Newton, NC)

Coaches summary

First Quarter

Rushing Touchdown
South Point1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
South Point - #33 Kaveaun Pless with a 3 Yd Rushing TD. Hickory 0, SPHS 6
Missed Point After
South Point1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
South Point - PAT Missed. Hickory 0, SPHS 6
Rushing Touchdown
Hickory1st Quarter Under a minute
Hickory - Rushing TD. Hickory 6, SPHS 6
Made Point After
Hickory1st Quarter Under a minute
Hickory - PAT Good. Hickory 7, SPHS 6

Second Quarter

Rushing Touchdown
South Point2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
South Point - #33 Kaveaun Pless with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. Hickory 7, SPHS 12
Two Point Rush Completed
South Point2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
South Point - #5 Patrick Blee rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Hickory 7, SPHS 14
Rushing Touchdown
South Point2nd Quarter Under a minute
South Point - #33 Kaveaun Pless with a 19 Yd Rushing TD. Hickory 7, SPHS 20
Missed Point After
South Point2nd Quarter Under a minute
South Point - PAT Missed. Hickory 7, SPHS 20

Third Quarter

Rushing Touchdown
Hickory3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
Hickory - Rushing TD. Hickory 13, SPHS 20
Missed Point After
Hickory3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
Hickory - PAT Missed. Hickory 13, SPHS 20
Passing Touchdown
Hickory3rd Quarter Under a minute
Hickory - Pass completed for a TD. Hickory 19, SPHS 20
Missed Point After
Hickory3rd Quarter Under a minute
Hickory - PAT Missed. Hickory 19, SPHS 20

Fourth Quarter

Rushing Touchdown
South Point4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
South Point - #33 Kaveaun Pless with a 8 Yd Rushing TD. Hickory 19, SPHS 26
Made Point After
South Point4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
South Point - #54 Wilson London PAT Good. Hickory 19, SPHS 27
Rushing Touchdown
Hickory4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
Hickory - Rushing TD. Hickory 25, SPHS 27
Missed Conversiont After
Hickory4rd Quarter ~1 minutes to go
Hickory - PAT Missed Pass. Hickory 25, SPHS 27

Calvin CraigRed Raiders Reporter

  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Hickory 0, SPHS 0
    @ 6:09 PM

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    @ 6:09 PM

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    @ 6:09 PM

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    @ 6:09 PM
  5. 1st Quarter
  6. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Hickory kicking off to South Point.
    @ 7:28 PM
  7. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    South Point - #33 Kaveaun Pless with a 3 Yd Rushing TD. Hickory 0, SPHS 6
    Kaveaun Pless33 - RB
    @ 7:44 PM
  8. 0 - 6

    Missed Point After

    South Point - PAT Missed. Hickory 0, SPHS 6
    @ 7:44 PM
  9. 6 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Hickory - Rushing TD. Hickory 6, SPHS 6
    @ 7:52 PM
  10. 7 - 6

    Made Point After

    Hickory - PAT Good. Hickory 7, SPHS 6
    @ 7:52 PM
  11. 2nd Quarter
  12. 7 - 6

    End of 1st Quarter

    Hickory 7, SPHS 6
    @ 7:56 PM
  13. 7 - 12

    Rushing Touchdown

    South Point - #33 Kaveaun Pless with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. Hickory 7, SPHS 12
    Kaveaun Pless33 - RB
    @ 8:06 PM
  14. 7 - 14

    Two Point Rush Completed

    South Point - #5 Patrick Blee rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Hickory 7, SPHS 14
    Patrick Blee5 - QB
    @ 8:06 PM
  15. 7 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    South Point - #33 Kaveaun Pless with a 19 Yd Rushing TD. Hickory 7, SPHS 20
    Kaveaun Pless33 - RB
    @ 8:27 PM
  16. 7 - 20

    Missed Point After

    South Point - PAT Missed. Hickory 7, SPHS 20
    @ 8:27 PM
  17. Halftime
  18. 7 - 20

    Halftime

    Hickory 7, SPHS 20
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    @ 8:30 PM
  19. 3rd Quarter
  20. 7 - 20

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    South Point to kick off to Hickory.
    @ 8:49 PM
  21. 13 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    Hickory - Rushing TD. Hickory 13, SPHS 20
    @ 8:56 PM
  22. 13 - 20

    Missed Point After

    Hickory - PAT Missed. Hickory 13, SPHS 20
    @ 8:57 PM
  23. 19 - 20

    Passing Touchdown

    Hickory - Pass completed for a TD. Hickory 19, SPHS 20
    @ 9:18 PM
  24. 19 - 20

    Missed Point After

    Hickory - PAT Missed. Hickory 19, SPHS 20
    @ 9:19 PM
  25. 4th Quarter
  26. 19 - 20

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Hickory 19, SPHS 20
    @ 9:23 PM
  27. 19 - 26

    Rushing Touchdown

    South Point - #33 Kaveaun Pless with a 8 Yd Rushing TD. Hickory 19, SPHS 26
    Kaveaun Pless33 - RB
    @ 9:34 PM
  28. 19 - 27

    Made Point After

    South Point - #54 Wilson London PAT Good. Hickory 19, SPHS 27
    Wilson London54 - OL, DE
    @ 9:34 PM
  29. 25 - 27

    Rushing Touchdown

    Hickory - Rushing TD. Hickory 25, SPHS 27
    @ 9:45 PM
  30. Final
  31. 25 - 27

    End of Game

    Hickory 25, SPHS 27
    @ 9:57 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Calvin CraigRed Raiders Reporter

Hickory @ South Point Football Game Info

Fri., Aug. 22, 2025 @ 7:30p
The South Point (Belmont, NC) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Hickory (NC) by a score of 27-25.

Player stats

Rushing Yds/G
HHS
J. Jenkins126.0
SPHS
K. Pless117.7
Passing Yds/G
HHS
M. McRee115.9
SPHS
P. Blee29.8
Receiving Yds/G
HHS
R. Nieland58.0
SPHS
G. Martin10.0
Total Yds/G
HHS
M. McRee134.9
SPHS
K. Pless118.5
Tackles/G
HHS
L. Powell9.8
SPHS
K. Crawford5.7
Sacks/G
HHS
M. Hird0.4
SPHS
--
Points/G
HHS
J. Herring1.7
SPHS
--

Team comparison

Rushing Yards/G
179.6
250.0
Passing Yards/G
124.6
27.3
Receiving Yards/G
124.6
16.5
Total Yards/G
304.1
277.3
Tackles/G
72.9
49.3
Sacks/G
1.1
-
Points/G
0.9
-
Pancake Blocks
-
-

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Hickory		17.511.710.25.045.1
South Point		9.38.83.26.527.8

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Season recap

Overall record
6-1
4-2
League
5-0
1-2
Non-League
1-1
3-0
Head to Head
0-1
1-0
Home
4-0
3-0
Away
2-1
1-2
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
0-0
In-State
6-1
4-2
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.857
.667
Conference %
1.000
.333
PF
316
167
PA
82
106
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Rankings

National
1,093
943
NC
32
25
Division 5A
4
3

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