Statesville plays the role of underdog in Friday night’s regular-season finale. The Greyhounds hit the road looking to knock off Hickory and earn a share of the Western Foothills Athletic Conference championship.
The Red Tornadoes (9-0, 6-0) have won 25 consecutive games over two seasons. The defending 3A state champs locked up a share of the league title last week.
Statesville (8-1, 5-1) rides a five-game winning streak into the contest. The team’s only loss, 39-14, is to North Lincoln, which enters its season finale at East Lincoln tied with Statesville for second in the conference…