Beaufort was the 61-58 winner over Whale Branch when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Beaufort Eagles took a 48-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Whale Branch Warriors. While the Eagles didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Warriors 19-12 in the first quarter.
Beaufort's loss on Wednesday came despite strong showings from Samari Bonds and Jason Prayer. Bonds earned 18 points along with seven steals and five rebounds, while Prayer scored ten points plus eight rebounds and three steals. Bonds is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
Beaufort's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Whale Branch, their record now sits at 3-1.
Beaufort has already played their next match, a 107-36 defeat against Cane Bay on the 6th. As for Whale Branch, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 65-38 loss against Battery Creek on the 6th.
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