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STATESVILLE — Josh Moore and the Hickory Hawks spoiled Statesville Christian’s home opener Friday night and showed little mercy in doing so.
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CLAREMONT — The Draughn boys basketball team is attempting to play catch-up on the schedule, with a second game in as many nights Friday.
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