The Holly Springs Golden Hawks's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. The contest between them and Cary wasn't particularly close, with Holly Springs falling 63-44. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Holly Springs of the 51-42 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.
When it comes to explaining why Holly Springs lost, one person who can't be blamed is Kalaesia Lincoln. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Lincoln has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Amy Lissow, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds.
Cary's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nadia Snesarev led the charge by scoring 16 points along with six rebounds and five assists. Another player making a difference was Riley Garner, who scored 19 points along with six rebounds.
Holly Springs has not been sharp recently as the team has lost 13 of their last 15 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-18 record this season. As for Cary, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holly Springs will take on Apex at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Holly Springs is coming into the matchup with 12 straight defeats on the road, meaning Apex will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Cary, they will face off against Green Hope at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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