Hillside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They took a blow against the Chapel Hill Tigers, falling 73-38. The Hornets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-13.
When it comes to explaining why Hillside lost, don't look at Mckenzy Green. Despite the final result, she posted 20 points and five boards.
Chapel Hill's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Zoe Smith led the charge by dropping a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. That's the most boards Smith has posted since back in November of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Dezariyah Clark, who went 6 for 10 on her way to 16 points along with seven steals and five assists.
Hillside's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Chapel Hill, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-3.
Hillside wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 35-29 victory against Riverside-Durham on the 27th. Chapel Hill has also already played their next match, a 48-36 win against Jordan on the 31st.
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