The Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls will face off against the Providence Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hickory Ridge's defense has only allowed 0.5 goals per game this season, so Providence's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Hickory Ridge is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Ragin' Bulls who were credited with the victory. Hickory Ridge got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to South Iredell's one. The win continues a trend for Hickory Ridge in their matchups with South Iredell: they've now won five in a row.
Hickory Ridge's one-goal win came courtesy of Emily Crutchfield, who's now up to six this season.
Hickory Ridge better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if Providence's game on Monday is any indication, that's when Providence really gets things going. The Panthers put the hurt on East Forsyth with a sharp 5-2 victory. Providence might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by three goals or more this season.
The win was the third in a row for Providence, bringing their record up to 17-7. As for Hickory Ridge, their victory bumped their record up to 21-1-1.
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