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| 08/29/25 - Home | 63-14 W |
| 08/19/22 - Home | 15-33 L |
| 08/20/21 - Away | 7-21 L |
| 04/01/21 - Away | 0-48 L |
| 11/01/19 - Home | 19-40 L |
| + 2 more games |
Hickory was handed a heart-breaking two-point loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Alexander Central on Friday. The Red Tornadoes blew past the Cougars 63-14. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 49-7.
Maddox McRee looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 117 yards and one touchdown on perfect 5-for-5 passing, while also rushing for 46 yards.
Hickory's run defense was locked in: Alexander Central could only muster 3.4 yards per carry. While two picked up at least seven total tackles, Micah Hird stood above the rest. He picked up a sack and made seven total tackles. Hickory didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 12.6.
When it comes to explaining why Alexander Central lost, don't look at Sawyer Chapman-Mays. Despite the final result, he rushed for 107 yards and a pair of scores, and also picked up 54 receiving yards.
The victory got Hickory back to even at 1-1. As for Alexander Central, their record is now 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hickory will host Bunker Hill at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The game will give the Red Tornadoes their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Alexander Central, they will challenge Ashe County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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