Basketball Recap: Brunswick Skates Past Hilton Head Island with Ease

You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Brunswick's strategy against Hilton Head Island on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Brunswick Pirates blew the Hilton Head Island Seahawks out of the water with a 69-32 final score. The Pirates have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 37 points or more this season.

Leading Brunswick to victory were Martin Davis and Jakai Alston. Davis went 7 of 12 on her way to 16 points and four steals, while Alston dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten boards. What's more, Alston also racked up five steals, the most she's had since back in January. Another player making a difference was Lauryn Walker, who posted six points and three blocks.

Brunswick was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hilton Head Island only racked up six assists.

Hilton Head Island's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Leah Elizabeth Ann Jackson, who put up nine points. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Brockway, who had four points in addition to eight boards and five steals.

Brunswick pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 81.5 points per game. As for Hilton Head Island, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.

Brunswick wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, an 80-14 victory against McIntosh County Academy on the 14th. Hilton Head Island will take on Richmond Hill in a holiday battle at at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Richmond Hill will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Hilton Head Island surely won't give up without a fight.