Top Story Spotlight SOCCER Hickory FC plays to draw with Asheville, misses playoffs by one point jason.koon Jul 13, 2026 Jul 13, 2026 Updated 5 hrs ago 0 1 of 2 Hickory's Owen Nelson (24) makes a kick at midfield during the game against Asheville City on Saturday at Moretz Stadium. David Scearce, Record Hickory's Amare Andre Lucas (77) brings the ball down the sideline during the game against Asheville City on Saturday at Moretz Stadium. David Scearce, Record Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save jason.koon Hickory FC played Asheville City SC to a 0-0 tie in the USL League Two season finale in Hickory on Saturday. Hickory's Tate Asante (12) battles for control against a Asheville City defender Saturday at Moretz Stadium. David Scearce, Record kAmw:4<@CJ ?66565 2 H:? E@ 8F2C2?E66 2 DA@E :? 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Win or go home? Playoff implications of Hickory FC's season finale come into focus Asheville City SC's only loss this season came at the hands of Hickory FC. Hickory will likely need to do that again this weekend to make the …
Hickory FC falls to rival Appalachian at home, but still alive in hunt for a playoff spot Saturday’s game was a tense physical match littered with 12 yellow cards, eight of which were on Hickory FC.
