Hickory is 3-0 against North Iredell since October of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Hickory Red Tornadoes will take on the North Iredell Raiders at 7:00 p.m. Hickory will be coming into the match with an undefeated record on the line.
Last Saturday, everything came up roses for Hickory at home against St. Stephens as the squad secured a 61-7 win. That 54 point margin sets a new team best for the Red Tornadoes this season.
Hickory didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jamir Norwood, Brett Rowland, Carter Toney, and Dorrian Medley picked up one apiece. Toney is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, a victory for North Iredell just wasn't in the cards on Monday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against North Lincoln, falling 44-22. The Raiders haven't had much luck with the Knights recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Hickory's win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for North Iredell, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-3 record.
Everything came up roses for Hickory against North Iredell when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 46-13 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hickory since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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