Top Story Sports Hickory Creek titles in volleyball, cheerleading just part of sports success Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Mar 20, 2024 Mar 20, 2024 0 1 of 3 Hickory Creek’s seventh grade girls volleyball team had a dominant 26-0 record and won the IESA state championship. Provided/Hickory Creek Middle School Hickory Creek added another state cheerleading championship. Provided/Hickory Creek Middle School Mitch Stein of Hickory Creek Middle School won a softball coach of the year award for the third time in his career. Provided/Hickory Creek Middle School Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. 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