Hickory Ridge hasn't had much luck against Lake Norman recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls will face off against the Lake Norman Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Hickory Ridge comes in on four and Lake Norman on 15.
Last Tuesday, Hickory Ridge earned a 67-60 win over Mooresville. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Ragin' Bulls' disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 122nd, while the Blue Devils are ranked 35th).
Meanwhile, Lake Norman blew past Cox Mill, posting an 83-48 win. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 18 contests by 21 points or more this season.
Lake Norman's victory was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 82.4 points over those games. As for Hickory Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 14-12.
Hickory Ridge came up short against Lake Norman in their previous matchup on February 4th, falling 73-67. Can Hickory Ridge avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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