Basketball Recap: Daniel Jeffries Key Part of a Team Effort in Eagles Win

Airport was handed a 27-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Hanahan Hawks out 46-44. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since December 2, 2024.

Airport's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Daniel Jeffries, who went 8 for 19 on his way to 20 points and four steals. The dominant performance gave Jeffries a new career-high in steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Delreco Eady, who posted seven points in addition to 11 rebounds and four blocks.

Hanahan's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dru Goldsmith, who put up 13 points along with six boards and five steals. Goldsmith is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. Jordan Eslava was another key player, putting up 15 points and three steals.

Airport's win bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Hanahan, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.

Airport wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 60-43 defeat against River Bluff on the 4th. As for Hanahan, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 63-33 loss against Bishop England on the 3rd.