The Holy Cross Cougars's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They took a 52-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of Whitefield Academy. Holy Cross has not had much luck with Whitefield Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Whitefield Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Allison Spieker out in front who scored 19 points along with 6 steals. Spieker is absolutely dominating the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Noel Smith, who scored 13 points along with 8 rebounds and 3 steals.
Holy Cross' defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Whitefield Academy, the victory for they keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Holy Cross will head out on the road to face off against Beth Haven at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Whitefield Academy, they will be playing at home against Christian Academy-Louisville at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
