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Both games went down to the wire, as a heated rivalry should, but Beaufort High was able to defend The Nest last Wednesday, sweeping a Region 8-3A basketball doubleheader from crosstown rival Battery Creek.
Anaiya Houseal scored 16 points to go along with five rebounds, four assists, and five steals for Beaufort’s girls, who pulled away in overtime for a 51-46 win. Sophomore Carson Crosby had a huge game for the Eagles with 11 points, 19 rebounds, four steals, and five blocks.
The boys game was a battle throughout, but the Eagles clamped down on defense in the fourth quarter and edged ahead for a 48-42 win. Naiim Pope led the way for Beaufort with 14 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and three steals, while Brandon Blackmon also collected a double-double with 10 points and 11 boards. Guerin Willis flirted with a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds.
Samari Bonds came up big for Beaufort in the fourth quarter and finished with 11 points and seven rebounds. Alizjah Mathis had 12 points and four assists, and Jayvorie Cole added nine points and eight rebounds to lead Battery Creek.
Both Beaufort teams were back in action Tuesday at North Charleston, where the girls moved to 2-1 in region play with a 47-32 win while the boys dropped to 1-2 with a 53-38 defeat. The Eagles travel to Hanahan on Friday, while the Dolphins return to action at Philip Simmons.
