Bridges Prep boys win showcase
LowcoSports.com
The local high school basketball schedule tapered off for the holidays, but a few area teams squeezed in a few more games before the break and one claimed a tournament title to celebrate the season.
Bridges Prep’s boys won a pair of close games at Carvers Bay High School to claim the Class 1A Showcase crown, beating St. Joseph’s Catholic 42-39 in the semifinals and edging Dixie 45-43 in the title game. The Bucs are now 7-3 heading into Region 7-1A play.
Beaufort’s boys didn’t fare as well in their pre-holiday tournament, falling 54-34 to Lucy Beckham on Dec. 20 before losing 45-34 to Pinewood Prep on Dec. 21 in the PSB Charleston Showcase at Goose Creek. The Eagles (3-9) have one more non-region test at home against Ashley Ridge on Jan. 3.
Battery Creek’s boys went into the holiday on a high note, snapping a six-game losing streak with a 45-43 win at Ridgeland on Dec. 20. The Dolphins (2-8) opened play in the Orangeburg County Basketball Tournament on Monday against Orangeburg-Wilkinson.
