Kyle Johnson returns an interceptionTwo years ago a deep pass from David Dula to a streaking Marcus Sims scored the winning touchdown for Hickory as time expired. Last season it was Tyshon Chisholm returning a blocked field goal attempt for a touchdown as time expired to beat the Panthers. So what happened last night up in Lenoir?
Nothing quite as dramatic as what we've seen the last two years but still plenty exciting. The Red Tornado JV, winners of 64 straight and 83 of their last 84 games, fell behind on the scoreboard twice during the contest before scoring what turned out to be the game-winner with 6:32 left in the fourth quarter. The Tornado defense then held on to clinch the 16-13 victory.
It was another good night for sophomore tailback T.J. Wimbush and freshman fullback Casey Stinson. And their success is a credit to the blocking of the offensive line. Whenever the game was in jeopardy Hickory responded with impressive drives to re-take the lead.
Wimbush scored Hickory's first touchdown from five yards out. The two-point conversion was successful. That made the score 8-7, Hickory. After falling behind 13-8 the Tornadoes reponded immediately with a drive that culminated in Stinson's 13-yard touchdown run. Hickory again went for - and got - a two-point conversion.
Hickory returns home to Frank Barger Stadium next Thursday to host the West Caldwell Warriors.
Dametrius Lewis moves in for the kill
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