Hickory Tornadoes (Hickory, NC) backers exited the stadium pleased Wednesday as they witnessed their soccer team knock off the visiting Watauga Pioneers (Boone, NC), 3-1 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Hickory advances its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Tornadoes host T.C. Roberson (Asheville, NC) to clash with the Rams in a non-league test on Tuesday, August 18. The Rams come into the test with a record of 1-1. T.C. Roberson won 4-1 in their recent non-league test against East Henderson (East Flat Rock, NC)

The Pioneers now have a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they host Forbush for a non-league test on Monday, August 17. Watauga will clash with a Falcons team coming off a 4-0 non-league loss to Statesville (Statesville, NC). The Falcons record now stands at 0-1.