The Hernando Tigers and the Holly Springs Hawks will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hernando has given up an average of 52.5 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Holly Springs is facing Hernando at the wrong time: Hernando suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. The game between the Tigers and the Patriots didn't end well, with the Tigers falling 61-47.
Meanwhile, Holly Springs didn't have quite enough to beat Independence on Friday and fell 68-65. The Hawks have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Hernando will have to contain Jaylen Cassidy as he made an impact in Holly Springs' last game. He almost dropped a double-double with 19 points and nine boards. Cassidy is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last four games he's played. Dawan Malone Jr was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Holly Springs' loss dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Hernando, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Hernando beat Holly Springs 69-57 in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Do the Tigers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Hawks turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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