GIRLS HOOPS ROUNDUP

Young Eagles taking flight

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Despite ending the regular-season with a 29-17 loss to Hanahan on Tuesday, Beaufort High’s girls continue to show improvement and will enter the Class 3A playoffs as a No. 3 seed after splitting their region slate.

Sophomore Carson Crosby has emerged as a serious post presence, posting four double-doubles in region play, including a 16-point, 15-rebound effort in a 52-34 win over North Charleston on Friday.

Junior Aubree Levi also had a big game against the Cougars with 13 points, while Davariyah Smith added nine points and 13 rebounds, and seventh-grade sensation Da’leah Laboard contributed six points.

Regardless of what happens this postseason, the Eagles have a stable of talent to keep an eye on next season.

JPII’s Mahoney, Henderson setting records

Brady Mahoney has been a mainstay for John Paul II girls basketball for years, and she is putting an impressive final stamp on her career as it winds down, putting the Golden Warriors in position for a playoff run in SCISA 3A.

Mahoney put up huge numbers in four wins over an eight-day span, averaging 26.3 points and 12 rebounds to lead JPII past Beaufort Academy, Hilton Head Prep, Andrew Jackson Academy, and Thomas Heyward.

After posting 30 points, 16 rebounds, and five steals in an 80-28 win over BA, Mahoney was limited by foul trouble in a 62-53 victory at Hilton Head Prep but still managed 16 points and eight rebounds. She racked up 31 points and 11 rebounds in a 63-17 rout of Andrew Jackson Academy, then collected 28 points and 13 rebounds in a 62-13 rout of Thomas Heyward on Tuesday for her 11th double-double of the season.

Teammate Gracie Henderson is also enjoying a stellar senior year, especially beyond the 3-point arc. Henderson is now the Golden Warriors’ all-time leader in 3-point baskets after breaking Tkai DeVore’s record against Andrew Jackson.