It was a good night of football for three High Country teams this past Friday night. Watauga, Ashe County and Avery County all earned conference victories.
The Watauga Pioneers remained undefeated with a 43-23 road victory over Hickory. The game was tied 14-14 at the half, but the Pioneers scored four touchdowns in the second half to pull away for the victory.
Watauga ran all over the Red Tornadoes, piling up 535 rushing yards. Junior Jaiden Bond led the team with 247 yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries. Bond averaged almost 21 yards per carry. Junior Bryce Satterfield ran for 163 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 25 carries.