Bethesda Academy and Beaufort Academy are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2021, but not for long. The Bethesda Academy Blazers will head out to face off against the Beaufort Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bethesda Academy will be strutting in after a win while Beaufort Academy will be coming in after a loss.
Bethesda Academy is headed into the matchup having just posted their biggest victory since December 10, 2024 on Friday. They claimed a resounding 70-39 win over Cross.
Meanwhile, Beaufort Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 66-61 to Andrew Jackson Academy.
Despite the defeat, Beaufort Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jace Paulk went 7 of 15 on his way to 24 points and seven boards. Those 24 points set a new season-high mark for Paulk. The team also got some help courtesy of Gunnar Andrews, who posted ten points.
Bethesda Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-10 record this season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.6 points per game. As for Beaufort Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.
Bethesda Academy beat Beaufort Academy 57-44 when the teams last played back in January. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bethesda Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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