Top Story Spotlight SOCCER Win or go home? Playoff implications of Hickory FC's season finale come into focus jason.koon Jul 10, 2026 Jul 10, 2026 Updated Jul 10, 2026 0 Hickory FC fans show their support during the club's Steinbrecher Cup match against Vermont Green FC on May 30. JACKSON SHOE PHOTOGRAPHY Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save jason.koon The playoff implications of Saturday's Hickory FC soccer game against Asheville City SC have come into focus. kAmw:4<@CJ D:ED 2E h\c\_ :? &${ {628F6 %H@ A=2J[ E9:C5 A=246 :? E96 $@FE9 pE=2?E:4 s:G:D:@? 369:?5 7:CDE\A=246 r92C=@EE6 x?56A6?56?46 a 2?5 pD96G:==6[ H9:49 D:ED :? D64@?5 2E g\`\c] k^AmkAmtG6? E9@F89 w:4<@CJ 92D @?6 >@C6 H:?[ E96 =628F6VD D4@C:?8 DJDE6>[ H9:49 2H2C5D E9C66 A@:?ED 7@C 2 H:? 2?5 @?6 7@C 2 5C2H[ AFED pD96G:==6 @?6 A@:?E 29625 @7 w:4<@CJ] k^AmkAm%9:D >62?D 2 H:? @? $2EFC52J H:== AFE w:4<@CJ :?E@ E96 D64@?5 DA@E :? E96 4@?76C6?46 H:E9 b_ A@:?ED 2?5 8F2C2?E66 E96> 2 DA@E :? E96 A=2J@77D]k^Am People are also reading… Will North Carolina have a cold, snowy winter? Here's what NOAA predicts Marion Business Association reports new openings, closings and property sales A Note from School: Keeping children and families first First ever Old Fort Harvest Festival to take place Saturday Hiker plummets from recently reopened trail at popular Linville Falls in Blue Ridge Mountains Will NC State football coach Dave Doeren be fired during season? Boo Corrigan already offered hint 6 free fall-themed events happening in and near McDowell County this weekend McDowell County election officials report steady turnout for early voting NC joins federal lawsuit about deceptive pricing practices by Dollar General McDowell Commissioners approve reappraisal schedule Halloween festivities to fill downtown Marion with food, dancing and spooky fun starting Friday JD Vance joked protester was here illegally. 19-year-old says he was born and raised in NC A new chapter: God’s Pit Crew builds two new homes for families in Nebo following Helene devastation Old Fort officially moves municipal elections to even-numbered years Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating kAmp =@DD @C 2 5C2H @? $2EFC52J H:== AFE w:4<@CJ urVD 72E6 :? E96 92?5D @7 pAA2=249:2? ur] x7 pAA2=249:2? 362ED $@FE9 r2C@=:?2 &?:E65 q2?E2>D @? $F?52J[ E96J H:== E2<6 E96 E9:C5 DA@E :? E96 4@?76C6?46[ =62G:?8 w:4<@CJ @? E96 @FED:56 =@@<:?8 :?] x7 pAA2=249:2? =@D6D @C 5C2HD[ w:4<@CJ H:== 7:?:D9 E9:C5 :? E96 4@?76C6?46 2?5 DE:== 92G6 2 D9@E 2E 2? 2E\=2C86 3:5]k^AmkAmw:4<@CJ :D b\a :? :ED =2DE 7:G6 82>6D 2?5 :D @?6 @7 E96 E@A\D4@C:?8 E62>D :? E96 5:G:D:@? H:E9 ag 8@2=D @G6C `b 82>6D] pD96G:==6 :D F?362E6? :? :ED AC6G:@FD `` >2E496D Wg\_\bX] %96J 92G6 H@? E96:C =2DE D:I 3J 2 E@E2= D4@C6 @7 `c\a] pD96G:==6 2=D@ 92D E96 5:G:D:@?VD DE:?8:6DE 5676?D6[ 8:G:?8 FA 6:89E 8@2=D @G6C `b 82>6D] k^Am kAm~?6 @7 E96 8@2=D H2D E96 @?=J 8@2= :? E96:C @?=J =@DD @7 E96 D62D@? @? |2J `e] %92E =@DD 42>6 2E E96 92?5D @7 w:4<@CJ ur 2E 9@>6] w:4<@CJ ur H:== =:<6=J ?665 E@ 5FA=:42E6 E92E 762E E9:D H66<6?5 :? |@C6EK $E25:F> :7 E96J 2C6 8@:?8 E@ 6IE6?5 E96 D62D@? :?E@ E96 A=2J@77D E9:D DF>>6C] k^Am Jason Koon is the Sports Editor for the Hickory Record and can be reached at jason.koon@lee.net. 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. jason.koon Author email Follow jason.koon Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Kyle Larson’s INSANE Talladega Comeback! College Football Power Rankings After Week 8: Who's the Best Team in the Country? College Football Power Rankings After Week 8: Who's the Best Team in the Country? NFL Week 7 Overreactions: Breaking down Sunday's biggest moments NFL Week 7 Overreactions: Breaking down Sunday's biggest moments Habs win Heritage Classic outdoors in Winnipeg Habs win Heritage Classic outdoors in Winnipeg
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