The 2010 version of the Ragin' Bulls extend the winning ways over Central Cabarrus 21-14.
After a very sluggish start by the bulls, they really picked up their effort in the second half. Central lead at the midway point 14-0. An inspired Ragin' Bull squad rallied in the second half with a touch down by Brian Baltimore, then another by Cody Cothern. The extra point was wide on the second TD, so Central held a slim 1 point lead late into the 4th quarter.
With 4:08 to play Central missed a field goal attempt giving the Ragin' Bulls the ball on their own 20 yard line. Hickory Ridge started to see large chunks of yardage from Brian Baltimore and Cody Cothern. Cothern around the right side scored the go ahead touch down. Then on the 2 point conversion, Cothern lined up in the wild bull and again off the right side behind the blocking of Danny Book for a good 2 points. Making the final score 21-14.
The Vikings coughed up the ball on their final possession that secured the win for Hickory Ridge.
Check back soon for game stats and our first look at conference standings which the HRHS bulls will share a place at the top of SPC.
Next week, HRHS plays on the road at East Rowan.
Go Bulls!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
HRHS Soccer Wins!
Continuing a very good week of mens soccer for Hickory Ridge, the Ragin' Bulls knocked off 4A Mooresville in a back and forth affair 4-1. Don't let the score fool you, this game was much closer than the final would lead you to believe. From the opening tap to the final whistle, this game was an up and down affair complete with scoring, near misses, and hard play. After going back and forth with both teams having a go at attacking the other teams goal, the Mooresville Blue Devils went ahead at the 20th minute on a lightning counterattack after a turnover by the Bulls on an attack of their own. Not to be defeated, the Bulls stayed together, kept their composure, and went back to work. They finally marked the score sheet after Sr. forward Matt Abbott weaved through the defense and nestled a soft pass at the top of the box that Jr. forward Adrian Ike ran onto and put in the back of the net to knot the score at 1-1 with 7 minutes left in the first half. And that's how the half ended.
The Bulls had the ball to start the 2nd half and were rewarded for their hard work when Sr. midfielder Chris Faber found the back of the net 6 minutes in. From there on though, the Blue Devils picked up their game and attacked with vengeance. One Mooresville goal was called off because of offsides, one ball destined to be a goal was miraculously saved when Sr. defender Jason Hladik cleared the ball off the line just as it was going to cross it, and one ball just snuck over the top of leaping Sr. keeper Drew Andreotti's hands only to find the cross bar and bounce harmlessly over the touch line. As the tension built towards the final minutes and the Bulls clinging to a 2-1 lead, the Ragin' Bulls Adrian Ike put a seeing eye shot past the keeper and off the far left post into the net with about 2 minutes remaining to make it 3-1. Mooresville was not finished though and renewed their attack. Fortunately, the defense was able to clear the ball, send it into the attacking third where Jr. forward Brandon Castillo ran onto it rocketing a left footed missle just inside the left post to nail down the victory to the raucous appreciation of the relatively large home crowd.
Adrian Ike receives congratulations from Co-Captain Chris Cline and #16 Jason Hladik after putting the Bulls up 3-1 with 2 minutes remaining.
Go Bulls!
The Bulls had the ball to start the 2nd half and were rewarded for their hard work when Sr. midfielder Chris Faber found the back of the net 6 minutes in. From there on though, the Blue Devils picked up their game and attacked with vengeance. One Mooresville goal was called off because of offsides, one ball destined to be a goal was miraculously saved when Sr. defender Jason Hladik cleared the ball off the line just as it was going to cross it, and one ball just snuck over the top of leaping Sr. keeper Drew Andreotti's hands only to find the cross bar and bounce harmlessly over the touch line. As the tension built towards the final minutes and the Bulls clinging to a 2-1 lead, the Ragin' Bulls Adrian Ike put a seeing eye shot past the keeper and off the far left post into the net with about 2 minutes remaining to make it 3-1. Mooresville was not finished though and renewed their attack. Fortunately, the defense was able to clear the ball, send it into the attacking third where Jr. forward Brandon Castillo ran onto it rocketing a left footed missle just inside the left post to nail down the victory to the raucous appreciation of the relatively large home crowd.
Go Bulls!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Bulls and Mavricks Tie Things Up 1-1
In a great early season test between unranked Hickory Ridge and the defending 3a State Champs and current #1 ranked Marvin Ridge Mavericks, the Ragin' Bulls soccer team pulled out an impressive 1-1 draw. The first 10 minutes saw the Bulls dominate play with a couple of missed opportunities to score culminated with a terrific assist from Adrian Ike to a sprinting Chris Faber to put the Bulls up 1-0 7 minutes into the match. Unfortunately, Marvin Ridge scored 5 minutes later to even the contest at 1-1. The rest of the first half was a fairly even battle that saw the only good opportunity to score thwarted by a terrific diving save by keeper Drew Andreotti.
The second half was controlled by the Mavericks but the stout Hickory Ridge defense, led by center backs Jason Hladik and Eric Frederick and keeper Drew Andreotti, refused to yield a go ahead score to preserved the well earned 1-1 draw. To be sure there was disappointment on the Bulls sideline after the match for not pulling out the victory, but a 1-1 draw vs. the #1 team in the state is quite an accomplishment for the 2010 edition of the Hickory Ridge soccer team. Coach Scott Wolfe has a lot to look forward to this year.
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| Drew Andreotti makes a first half save against Marvin Ridge on Tuesday, 8/31 |
The second half was controlled by the Mavericks but the stout Hickory Ridge defense, led by center backs Jason Hladik and Eric Frederick and keeper Drew Andreotti, refused to yield a go ahead score to preserved the well earned 1-1 draw. To be sure there was disappointment on the Bulls sideline after the match for not pulling out the victory, but a 1-1 draw vs. the #1 team in the state is quite an accomplishment for the 2010 edition of the Hickory Ridge soccer team. Coach Scott Wolfe has a lot to look forward to this year.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Mavricks roll up the Ragin' Bulls 48-14
The Marvin Ridge Mavericks continue to cruise through the South Piedmont Conference. They picked off Hickory Ridge just one week after beating the Concord Spiders. Hickory Ridge, did have a much better start this week, than what they showed on opening week at Carson High. But, by the second quarter the Bulls found themselves in a game that saw a high powered passing attack.
Hickory Ridge scored first after a muffed punt by the Mavericks return man. Brian Baltimore, scored on a 20 yard run. The Mavericks matched it with their own 20 yard run. Hickory Ridge fought right back answering the call with another great run off the left side by Baltimore with a run of 41 yards. But that would be the last time Hickory Ridge would light the score board. Marvin Ridge went to the air for an 40 yard pass to the end zone to tie the score at 14 all.
The second quarter was all Marvin Ridge scoring on a 5 yard rush, then extended their lead with a 14 yard pass completion. After the half, Marvin Ridge scored 2 more times in the 3rd. Both scores came on 2 running plays, 8 yards and 1 yard to really push the game beyond reach. The final nail came in the 4th quarter when Marvin Ridge hit on an 16 yard pass completion to the left corner of the end zone. Even though Hickory Ridge was called for Pass Interference the Mavericks receiver held on to the ball.
With out two early turn overs by Marvin Ridge which lead to Bulls scoring, the score could have been worse than the final margin of 34 points.
Marty Paxton is going to have to make some adjustments if the Ragin' Bulls are going to repeat last years run into the state playoffs. Only 2 weeks into the season and HRHS is averaging 2 TD's per game.
The Ragin' Bulls start conference play this coming Friday night with a home game against the Central Cabarrus Vikings.
Come on out and support your Ragin' Bulls.
Go Bulls!
Maximus.
Hickory Ridge scored first after a muffed punt by the Mavericks return man. Brian Baltimore, scored on a 20 yard run. The Mavericks matched it with their own 20 yard run. Hickory Ridge fought right back answering the call with another great run off the left side by Baltimore with a run of 41 yards. But that would be the last time Hickory Ridge would light the score board. Marvin Ridge went to the air for an 40 yard pass to the end zone to tie the score at 14 all.
The second quarter was all Marvin Ridge scoring on a 5 yard rush, then extended their lead with a 14 yard pass completion. After the half, Marvin Ridge scored 2 more times in the 3rd. Both scores came on 2 running plays, 8 yards and 1 yard to really push the game beyond reach. The final nail came in the 4th quarter when Marvin Ridge hit on an 16 yard pass completion to the left corner of the end zone. Even though Hickory Ridge was called for Pass Interference the Mavericks receiver held on to the ball.
With out two early turn overs by Marvin Ridge which lead to Bulls scoring, the score could have been worse than the final margin of 34 points.
Marty Paxton is going to have to make some adjustments if the Ragin' Bulls are going to repeat last years run into the state playoffs. Only 2 weeks into the season and HRHS is averaging 2 TD's per game.
The Ragin' Bulls start conference play this coming Friday night with a home game against the Central Cabarrus Vikings.
Come on out and support your Ragin' Bulls.
Go Bulls!
Maximus.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Cabarrus County Football on Radio
Hey Ragin' Bull fans, you can now listen to Cabarrus County teams compete each week on the web. Cabarrus Free Radio carries a game of the week. Join in at http://www.radiofreecabarrus.com/
Last week the feature game was Carson hosting our Ragin' Bulls. If you missed any of the action, the replay is available.
We'll do our best to get the word out if HRHS is featured again later in the season.
Go Bulls!
Last week the feature game was Carson hosting our Ragin' Bulls. If you missed any of the action, the replay is available.
We'll do our best to get the word out if HRHS is featured again later in the season.
Go Bulls!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
2010 Version of the Ragin Bull Varsity Football open with a loss to Carson
The team basically won the second half 12-0 against the Carson Cougars. The problem was they lost the first half 24-0. Bottom line the Bulld drop the first game of the year 24-12.
Hopefully Maximus will get on the receiving end of statistics for next weeks game against the Marvin Ridge Mavricks that beat Concord on their opening night.
Go Bulls!
Hopefully Maximus will get on the receiving end of statistics for next weeks game against the Marvin Ridge Mavricks that beat Concord on their opening night.
Go Bulls!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Practice Opens for Fall Sports
Welcome back players to Hickory Ridge High. The fall sports season begin anew this week as Coach Marty Paxton gets the football team prepped for the 4th year program. Cross Country, Mens Soccer, Volleyball, Womens Tennis, and Cheerleading all reported for workouts.
Be sure to check the school website for all schedules.
Go Bulls!
Maximus.
Be sure to check the school website for all schedules.
Go Bulls!
Maximus.
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