First Colonial came into this matchup off a tough 47-point loss last Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Hickory Hawks by a score of 61-59 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Patriots have suffered since December 16, 2025.
First Colonial has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for Hickory, with the win, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-11.
Looking ahead, First Colonial will head out on the road to challenge Kellam at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Patriots will be up against the Knights' rather soft defense (which has allowed 56.27 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Hickory, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Deep Creek at 7:15 p.m. The Hawks will be up against the Hornets' rather soft defense (which has allowed 68.69 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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