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High Point Christian advances to football semifinals with victory over Hickory Grove

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 12:16 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

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Summary

High Point Christian Academy (HPCA) secured a 35-7 victory over Hickory Grove Christian on Friday at Cone Health ZooCity Sportsplex, advancing to the NCISAA Division II football semifinals. Hez Krider led HPCA with 185 rushing yards and four touchdowns, helping the team to a commanding 27-0 halftime lead. Amsterdam Knox contributed with 72 passing yards and a touchdown. HPCA will host Trinity Christian in the semifinals on Friday. In other local playoff action, Ragsdale defeated Phillip O. Berry 37-6 in the first round of the NCHSAA 6A West playoffs, with Sion Stevenson throwing for 222 yards and two touchdowns.

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By the Numbers

•HPCA led 27-0 at halftime against Hickory Grove.
•Hez Krider rushed for 185 yards and four touchdowns.
•Trinity Christian will be HPCA's next opponent on Friday.
•Ragsdale defeated Phillip O. Berry 37-6 in the first playoff round.
•Sion Stevenson passed for 222 yards for Ragsdale.

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12:16 AMYahoo Sports — LOCAL ROUNDUP: HPCA beats Hickory Grove, reaches football semifinals

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ASHEBORO – Second-seeded High Point Christian topped seventh-seeded Hickory Grove Christian 35-7 on Friday at Cone Health ZooCity Sportsplex in the semifinals of the NCISAA Division II football playoffs. The Cougars will host third-seeded Trinity Christian in the semifinals Friday. Hez Krider ran 21 times for 185 yards and four touchdowns for HPCA, which led 27-0 at halftime. Amsterdam Knox ...
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