Top Story Spotlight Quick scoring, tough defense, keep Hickory FC in conference's top spot jason.koon May 30, 2025 May 30, 2025 Updated Jul 5, 2026 0 1 of 2 Hickory’s Ignacio Juanche (28) tries to fend off a Mint Hill defender during a game at Moretz Stadium on May 3. David Scearce, Record Hickory’s Maxime Wester (44) places a kick with a Mint Hill defender charging in from the side during a game at Moretz Stadium on May 3. David Scearce, Record Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save jason.koon Hickory FC won two games in five days to keep first place in the National Premier Soccer League Southeast Conference.kAm~? (65?6D52J[ w:4<@CJ ur E@@< 5@H? vC66?G:==6 &?:E65 2E 9@>6 b\`] (:E9 E96 H:?[ w:4<@CJ ur :>AC@G6D E@ c\_ :? }!${ $@FE962DE r@?76C6?46 A=2J[ d\` @G6C2==]k^AmkAmw:4<@CJ E@@< E96 =625 H:E9 2 A2:C @7 324<\E@\324< 8@2=D :? E96 >:55=6 @7 E96 7:CDE 92=7] %96 7:CDE 42>6 :? 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