Basketball Recap: Hollins Takes a Loss

Hollins was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were dealt a 44-17 defeat at the hands of the Osceola Warriors. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Royals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 48-43 back in December of 2024.

Hollins' loss came despite strong showings from Cecilia Tith and Summer Morgan. Tith posted five points in addition to five rebounds and five steals, while Morgan put up seven points and five steals. Morgan is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 16 games she's played. Liz Ospina also deserves some recognition as she scored her first point of the season.

Osceola's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Adrian Jenezon, who had eight points along with eight boards and four blocks. Ilese Smolka was another key player, putting up nine points.

Hollins' record is now 2-15. As for Osceola, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-11.

Hollins has already played their next match, a 46-20 win against Admiral Farragut on the 24th. As for Osceola, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 61-35 loss against Indian Rocks Christian on the 24th.