Golden Warriors suffer setback
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John Paul II stepped up its early-season schedule and has seemed to reap the benefits, but the Golden Warriors didn’t measure up to a big test Monday, falling 72-37 to SCISA 4A power Northwood Academy at home.
The loss snapped a four-game win streak and gave JPII (10-4) a better idea of what it needs to clean up to compete with region power Hilton Head Christian Academy on Friday and make a deep run in the SCISA 3A tournament.
“They were fast, strong, and did all the little things well,” JPII coach Karen Floyd said. “We had our hands full on defense, but it was our turnovers that hurt us the most. Tonight’s experience will make us better.”
JPII gets a chance to turn things around Wednesday at Charleston Collegiate before Friday’s showdown with HHCA.
BA survives in OT
Beaufort Academy got quite a scare on the road from an improved Thomas Heyward team, but the Eagles blanked the Rebels in the extra period to escape with a 48-36 overtime win Friday.
Kamirah Freeman scored 19 points, Olivia Dinkins added 16, and Claire Tumlin had 13 for the Eagles.
HS GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES
THURSDAY, JAN. 18
John Paul II 53, Thomas Heyward 6
FRIDAY, JAN. 19
Philip Simmons 43, Battery Creek 28
Beaufort Academy 48, Thomas Heyward 36 (OT)
Hanahan 42, Beaufort 27
Allendale-Fairfax 82, Bridges Prep 26
Whale Branch 55, Royal Live Oaks 2
MONDAY, JAN. 22
Whale Branch 50, Bridges Prep 25
Northwood Academy 72, John Paul II 37
TUESDAY, JAN. 23
Battery Creek at North Charleston
Philip Simmons 47, Beaufort 16
