HIGH-LEVEL PERFORMANCES Cabarrus County athletes, teams keep accomplishing great results ANDREW PHILLIPSSpecial to the Independent Tribune May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 0 1 of 4 Peyton Steele blasts the ball to a goal off her left foot. ANDREW PHILLIPS PHOTOS, SPECIAL TO THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE Bulls goalie Aubrey Rose makes the save. Hickory Ridge Coach Jay Neissner talks with his team following a win. It was his 400th career win as a coach. ANDREW PHILLIPS PHOTOS, SPECIAL TO THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE The Bulls are on the attack again. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ANDREW PHILLIPSSpecial to the Independent Tribune HIGH SCHOOL SPORTSkAmr232CCFD r@F?EJ 2E9=6E6D 2C6 92G:?8 2 8C62E DAC:?8 H:E9 DE2E6 E:E=6D[ 566A CF?D 2?5 A=6?EJ @7 244@>A=:D9>6?ED]k^AmkAmu@C E96 E9:C5 E:>6 E9:D D62D@?[ r@I |:== 2?5 w:4<@CJ #:586 >6E @? E96 8:C=DV D@446C A:E49[ E9:D E:>6 :? 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