The Maiden Blue Devils came up short against the Hickory Tornadoes on Thursday, falling 8-1. While losing is never fun, Maiden can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 478th, while Hickory are ranked 51st).
Maiden has been struggling recently as they've lost 16 of their last 17 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-20-1 record this season. As for Hickory, they have been performing well recently, winning 15 of their last 18 games. That run has powered them to a 17-3-2 record this season.
Maiden does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hickory, they will take on West Iredell at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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