If Freedom was riding high off their 5-1 takedown of McDowell last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Freedom Patriots came up short against the Hickory Red Tornadoes on Tuesday, falling 3-0. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 363rd, while the Red Tornadoes are ranked 129th).
Freedom's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Hickory, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Freedom will host West Caldwell at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hickory, they will take on Watauga at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hickory will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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