GDW Analysis:
Cold Springs 15 6 14 19 - 54 (3 & 0)
Holly Pond 16 7 7 16 - 46 (2 & 2)
Senior Ella Dickerson knows when to step up her performance in critical situations.
Cold Springs' all state performer and leading scorer did that Tuesday evening with 16 of her 24 points coming in the final half to help the Lady Eagles stay undefeated after three games with new coach Paige Adams.
Dickerson ripped the cords for 4 FGs in the final period and 2 FTs as Cold Springs fought off a 23 to 21 deficit at the half, going ahead 35 to 30 at the end of the 3rd and leaving Dwayne Adams Court/Felton Easterwood Gymnasium with a hard fought triumph.
The game began well with both teams in a scoring trend. Holly Pond led 16 to 15 before both struggled to collect points in the 2nd with the Lady Broncos grasping to a two point halftime cushion.
Dickerson would scored 3 FGs in the 3rd in the 14 to 7 surge. A FT and a 3 by Aleah Addison was a boost as well.
With Dickerson having 24 on the night, Addison scored 10, Kyleigh Graves netted 6 with 3 coming from Hollyn Bruer and Macie Huffstutler and 2 by Paizley Whitlow.
Holly Pond fell to 2 & 2 and dropped to 0 & 2 in the county standings. Madison Butts delivered 17, Maggie Nail and Ava Thomas contributed 10, Sadie Nail scored 5.
Up next for Cold Springs: Vs. Curry Thursday 5:30
Up next for Holly Pond: At JB Pennington Friday 5:30 on hollypondbroncos.com
Former board member, current broadcaster honored at halftime of girls' game:
A special moment took place at halftime of the girls' game.
Holly Pond recognized former school board member and current broadcaster Ron Stone for the 42 years he has been involved with the school he graduated from in 1965.
The Cullman County Board of Education presented Stone a plaque for his devotion to his school and his community.
The ceremony was handled by Holly Pond principal Nate Ayers.
Stone's family was in attendance as well as others to offer congratulations for a positive contribution to the Holly Pond society.
Stone works with play by play voice Randy Burks for games carried live on hollypondbroncos.com
Photo of Holly Pond coach Mary Hartline (left) and Cold Springs coach Paige Adams prior to Tuesday's game between the two teams at Dwayne Adams Court/Felton Easterwood Gymnasium.
GDW photo by Johnny Thornton.
