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The result in the Palace was the same as the result in the Nest — Beaufort High officially has bragging rights over crosstown rival Battery Creek.
The Eagles finished off a season sweep of the Dolphins on the road Friday, as sophomore Carson Crosby sank the game-winning free throw in a 35-34 win for Beaufort’s girls before A.J. Newton powered the Eagles to a 51-41 win in a gritty boys game.
Crosby had a stellar night with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and five steals, and she capped it with a go-ahead free throw with 13 seconds left before Beaufort denied Creek a good look at a buzzer-beater. Freshman Faith Owens added six points and nine rebounds for the Eagles (6-13, 3-3), who solidified their hold on third place in Region 8-3A with two games to play.
Beaufort’s boys are also locked into third after grinding out a tough road win in a defensive struggle. Newton had a monster game with 17 points and 13 rebounds to lead the way, while Samari Bonds was limited to eight points but collected six rebounds and seven assists. Guerin Willis pulled down 13 boards, including five of the Eagles’ 17 offensive rebounds.
Alizjah Mathis scored 14 points to lead the Dolphins, who struggled to 21 percent from the floor including 4-for-22 from 3-point range.
Creek (9-10, 1-4) earned its first region win Tuesday, winning 66-47 at Hanahan to buoy the Dolphins’ playoff hopes.
