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Hickory Mayor proclaims 2026 Hickory High girls soccer state champions
Summary
Mayor Hank Guess read a proclamation recognizing the Hickory High School girls soccer team as the 2026 NCHSAA 5A state champions; coach Brian Gillings and players received the council's applause.
Hickory Mayor Hank Guess read a formal proclamation July 21 recognizing the Hickory High School women's soccer team as the 2026 North Carolina High School Athletic Association 5A state champions. The proclamation recited the team’s postseason results and season record and asked citizens to join the council in honoring the players and coach.
The proclamation noted Hickory High finished the season 23-1-1 and listed playoff scores, including a 4–0 victory over Southpoint and a 2–0 semifinal win. Mayor Guess named head coach Brian Gillings in the proclamation and said it was the program’s first state championship. "I, Hank Guess, mayor of the city of Hickory, on behalf of the city of Hickory Council, do hereby recognize the 2026 Hickory High women's soccer team," the proclamation stated.
Coach Brian Gillings thanked the council and community for the recognition and praised his players and supporting parents. "It's such a good group of young ladies, on and off the field," Gillings said, adding thanks to assistant coaches and families who supported the season. The council gave the team and coach a round of applause; no formal council action beyond the proclamation was recorded.
