Brunswick triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Shanyece Quick

By Team Reports Jan 30, 2024, 9:38am

Recap: Brunswick Pirates vs. Hilton Head Christian Academy Eagles

The Brunswick Pirates came tearing into Saturday's game with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16 points) and they left with even more momentum. They snuck past Hilton Head Christian Academy with a 48-44 victory.

Shanyece Quick was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauryn Walker, who scored nine points along with ten rebounds.

Hilton Head Christian Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Morgan Scott and Devon Yarde. Scott scored 13 points along with six rebounds and four steals, while Yarde scored 20 points along with three steals. Yarde is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played.

Brunswick is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. As for Hilton Head Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-7.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brunswick will take on Effingham County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Effingham County is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses. As for Hilton Head Christian Academy, they will be playing at home against Hilton Head Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. That game will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Courtney Campbell and Tamya Hutchinson.