Football Recap: Hickory's Victory on Friday Extends Winning Streak to Nine + How To Watch

Red Tornadoes

Previous Games

10/31/25 vs Bandys	47-45
10/17/25 @ East Lincoln	31-28
10/10/25 @ West Iredell	44-8
10/03/25 vs Maiden	38-21
09/26/25 @ North Lincoln	49-6
+ 4 more games

Hickory had won eight straight games and Jaheem Jenkins did his part to make it nine on Friday. It took a bit of extra time, but the Red Tornadoes secured a 47-45 victory against the Bandys Trojans in overtime thanks in part to Jenkins: he rushed for 126 yards and four TDs. Hickory also relied on Jenkins, who's 49-yard boot wound up being the difference in the game.

Despite the loss, Bandys still got an impressive performance from Brady Swett, who threw for 365 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 34 yards and one score. Kayden Henrickson also helped out as he racked up 192 receiving yards.

Hickory's record now sits at 9-1. As for Bandys, their record is now 5-5.

Hickory does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bandys, they will challenge South Rowan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans are facing the Raiders at the right time seeing as the Raiders are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.