Foard played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by the Hickory Red Tornadoes and fell 83-49. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 594th, while the Red Tornadoes are ranked 56th).
Foard's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Holden Caldwell, who went 5 of 8 on his way to 14 points. Malachi Mcknight was another key player, putting up 17 points and five boards.
Foard dropped their record down to 1-15 with the defeat, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.3 points per game. As for Hickory, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 8-1.
Foard will head out on the road to square off against St. Stephens at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Foard is facing St. Stephens at the right time seeing as St. Stephens is stuck on a four-game losing streak. Hickory has already played their next match, a 70-54 loss against Forsyth Country Day on the 18th.
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