The Holly Pond Lady Broncos faced off against the Lawrence County Lady Red Devils in a competitive basketball game on March 14, 2024, in Moulton, Alabama. In a tightly contested match, Lawrence County emerged victorious with a final score of 39-31, following a pivotal third quarter that shifted the momentum of the game.
From the outset, both teams exhibited strong defensive strategies. Sadie Nail opened the scoring for Holly Pond with a pair of free throws, giving her team an early 2-0 lead. Milly Huddleston added another point from the charity stripe, putting Holly Pond ahead 3-2. However, Lawrence County responded with a 6-0 run, taking an 8-5 lead by the end of the first quarter.
As the game progressed, Maggie Nail tied the score at eight with a three-pointer just before the second period. Her subsequent three-pointer gave Holly Pond an 11-8 advantage. With just under three minutes remaining in the first half, Sadie Nail sank two more free throws, extending Holly Pond’s lead to 13-10.
The Lady Red Devils finished the first half strong, scoring the last five points to take a 15-13 lead into halftime. The momentum continued for Lawrence County as they began the second half with a 10-0 run, establishing a commanding 27-15 lead. Huddleston ended this scoring streak with a jumper, narrowing the gap to 27-17. However, a late basket from Lawrence County pushed the lead to 29-17 by the close of the third quarter.
In the final quarter, Maggie Nail hit a long jumper, reducing the deficit to 31-20. Despite efforts from Ava Thomas and Sadie Nail, who contributed baskets to make the score 33-24, Lawrence County maintained their distance. The game concluded with a final score of 39-31 in favor of the Lady Red Devils.
Sadie Nail and Ava Thomas led Holly Pond in scoring with nine points each. Maggie Nail added eight points, while Huddleston contributed five. The game showcased the resilience and competitive spirit of both teams, setting the stage for future matchups in the season.
As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on their performances and refine their strategies for upcoming games.
