Hickory won the last time they faced USO [University Prep/Sci-Tech/Obama Academy] and things went their way on Friday too. The Hornets strolled past USO [University Prep/Sci-Tech/Obama Academy] with points to spare, taking the game 41-24. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Hornets considering their 13-point performance the matchup before.
Hickory was led to victory by Christian Dungee and Kelvin Morrison. Dungee rushed for 23 yards and a pair of TDs, while Morrison rushed for 135 yards while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. Jadon Phillips also helped out with an impressive 86 receiving yards.
Hickory didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Phillips and Marzair Gardlock. Luke Lewis was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing one fumble, and making seven total tackles.
Hornets
| 08/29/25 @ USO [University Prep/Sci-Tech/Obama Academy] | 41-24 |
| 10/18/24 @ Slippery Rock | 56-0 |
| 10/04/24 @ Titusville | 56-21 |
| 09/27/24 @ McKinley | 49-0 |
| 09/21/24 @ Erie | 27-25 |
| 08/24/24 @ Farrell | 35-31 |
Hickory pushed their record up to 2-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 44.0 points over those games. As for USO [University Prep/Sci-Tech/Obama Academy], their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Hickory and USO [University Prep/Sci-Tech/Obama Academy] should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. The Hornets will challenge Conneaut Area at 7:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (87 vs. 502). Meanwhile, USO [University Prep/Sci-Tech/Obama Academy] (ranked 258th) will meet Carrick (ranked 544th) at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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