Freeman puts up record 36 for BA
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It has been a tough start to the season for the Beaufort Academy girls basketball team, which looks to rebuild after a stellar run led by graduated stars Tahleea Heyward and Mike’Ala Washington, but the heir they left behind made her mark on program history last week.
Senior Kamirah Freeman poured in 36 points in a 57-29 win over Holy Trinity on Thursday, breaking Washington’s school record of 34. She made just one 3-pointer and put up 21 in the first half. And she could have had even more — she was just 3-of-9 from the foul line.
Freeman has led an inexperienced BA squad to a 3-5 record heading into Wednesday’s scheduled home game against Colleton Prep.
Dolphins open region with heartbreaker
Battery Creek’s girls nearly opened region play with a home win, but the Dolphins were unable to capitalize on opportunities late in a 45-44 loss to North Charleston on Friday. Battery Creek was fouled shooting a 3-pointer at the buzzer, but the Dolphins were unable to connect on any of the three foul shots, allowing the Cougars to escape with the win.
Either Battery Creek or Beaufort will earn its first win in Region 8-3A play when the Eagles host the Dolphins on Wednesday. The game was postponed by Tuesday’s storm.
HS GIRLS HOOPS SCORES
Ashley Ridge 71, Beaufort 13
BFT (3-10)
Bethune-Bowman 63, Bridges Prep 37
BP (1-5)
Bethune-Bowman 37, Whale Branch 36
Beaufort Academy 57, Holy Trinity 29
BA (3-5): Kamirah Freeman 36p (school-record)
North Charleston 45, Battery Creek 44
Creek (2-8, 0-1)
Bamberg-Ehrhardt 86, Bridges Prep 15
