Holley grad earns USA South accolade

Contributed Story Posted 11 March 2019 at 10:56 am

Contributed Photo – Nicole Blackburn

STAUNTON, VA — Holley High graduate Nicole Blackburn  has earned USA South Conference accolades for the 2018-19 Mary Baldwin University Women’s Basketball season.

A senior forward Blackburn was named to the conference’s All-Sportsmanship Team.

Speaking about her performance, Mary Baldwin Head Coach Ross James said: “Nicole is a selfless, team-first player. It is not surprising to me that she would be widely recognized for her sportsmanship.”

Blackburn averaged 6.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game this season.