Cocoa Beach was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 58-38 to the Space Coast Vipers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Minutemen of the 62-49 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.
When it comes to explaining why Cocoa Beach lost, don't look at Baylea Holland. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 13 points and 14 rebounds. What's more, Holland also racked up six offensive rebounds, the most she's had since back in January. Aariyah Robinson was another key player, posting four points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Space Coast found their leader in sophomore Phillayjah Carroll, who dropped a triple-double on 23 points, 11 assists, and 12 steals. Carroll's evening made it five games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Layla Mangum, who scored 11 points.
Cocoa Beach's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Space Coast, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Cocoa Beach will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Calvary Chapel Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Space Coast, they will take on Gibbs in a tournament on Monday.
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