The Beaufort Academy Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight loss. They took a 64-60 hit to the loss column at the hands of Patrick Henry Academy. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Leading Patrick Henry Academy to victory were Hugh Fairey and Forest Fairey. Fairey scored 16 points along with eight assists and three steals, while Fairey scored 20 points along with eight rebounds. That's the first time this season that Fairey posted eight or more assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Andy Searles, who scored eight points along with three steals.
Beaufort Academy has been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season. As for Patrick Henry Academy, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-3.
Beaufort Academy will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Bethesda Academy at 7:00 p.m. Patrick Henry Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against John Paul II at 7:30 p.m. on January 12th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in South Carolina (John Paul II is ranked 153rd, while Patrick Henry Academy is ranked 159th).
