Socastee had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They snuck past the Beaufort Eagles with a 36-30 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Braves as it spelled an end to their 11-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Socastee was led to victory by Bri Smith and Trinity Sumpter. Smith earned 11 points along with five rebounds and five steals, while Sumpter scored four points along with 19 rebounds and two steals. What's more, Smith also racked up three offensive rebounds, the most she's had since back in December of 2023.
Socastee smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Beaufort only pulled down 12.
Beaufort's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Carson Crosby, who had four points along with 17 rebounds and four steals, and Jania Hayward, who earned nine points in addition to five rebounds and four steals. Crosby has been hot , having posted 11 or more rebounds the last six times she's played. Faith Owens was another key player, earning four points.
Socastee has already played their next matchup, a 61-39 defeat against Marion on the 23rd. As for Beaufort, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 50-31 loss against Sumter on the 23rd.
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