Hickory Ridge hadn't done well against Lake Norman recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Ragin' Bulls walked away with an 81-69 win over the Wildcats. For the Ragin' Bulls, this counts as revenge for the 83-47 victory the Wildcats walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February.
Several Wildcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kyle Gruber, who posted 20 points in addition to six assists and three steals. Braden Miller was another key player, dropping a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
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| 11/21/25 - Away | 81-69 W |
| 02/21/25 - Away | 47-83 L |
| 02/04/25 - Home | 67-73 L |
| 01/09/25 - Away | 70-85 L |
| 02/23/24 - Neutral | 53-67 L |
| + 5 more games |
The win got Hickory Ridge back to even at 1-1. As for Lake Norman, their record now sits at an identical 1-1.
Hickory Ridge wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, an 87-54 victory against Northwest Cabarrus on the 22nd. As for Lake Norman, they will head out to take on Mount Tabor at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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