Football Game Preview: Hickory vs. Newton-Conover

On Thursday, Newton-Conover are packing up and heading on the road for the first time this season. They face off against Hickory at 6:30 PM. It might come down to the wire as the game is expected to be close.

Newton-Conover took care of business in their home opener. They took their contest against Bunker Hill on Thursday 32-20.

Meanwhile, Hickory couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were completely outmatched, falling 6-44 to Statesville.

Newton-Conover's win lifted them to 1-0 while Hickory's loss dropped them down to 0-1. We'll find out if Newton-Conover can add another positive mark to their record or if Hickory can shake off the loss and take the spring out of Newton-Conover's step.

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