The Beaufort Academy Eagles were the 41-26 winner over the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots when they last played one another back in February of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Beaufort Academy took a 49-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of Patrick Henry Academy on Thursday.
Patrick Henry Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Lillian Lucas out in front who scored 20 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. The game was Lucas' eighth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Emilee Stanley, who scored 13 points along with eight rebounds.
Beaufort Academy's loss was their third straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 3-6. As for Patrick Henry Academy, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Beaufort Academy will face off against Thomas Heyward Academy at 6:00 p.m. on January 19th. As for Patrick Henry Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Holy Trinity Classical Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Holy Trinity Classical Christian is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
