Hickory was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were beaten by the Alexander Central Cougars 63-34. The matchup marked the Red Tornadoes' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Alexander Central got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Meredith Wike out in front who posted 18 points along with six boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Malayah Adams, who put up 11 points and seven assists.
Hickory's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Alexander Central, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hickory won't have much time to rest: their next game is against St. Stephens at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Alexander Central, they will also get right back to it: they'll face off against Ashe County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Alexander Central is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.2 points per game this season.
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