Hilton Head Island was the 42-29 winner over Bluffton when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Hilton Head Island Seahawks might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 35-31 to the Bluffton Bobcats, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Seahawks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
When it comes to explaining why Hilton Head Island lost on Friday, don't look at Leah Elizabeth Ann Jackson. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine boards. Elizabeth Ann Jackson is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games she's played.
Seahawks
| 01/31/25 @ Bluffton | 31-35 |
| 01/28/25 vs Bishop England | 31-35 |
Even though they lost, Hilton Head Island smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 12 consecutive matches.
Bluffton found their leader in sophomore Amirah Brown, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 13 boards. Brown is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was EmmaKate McMahon, who posted six points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Hilton Head Island's record is now 5-12. As for Bluffton, their victory bumped their record up to 11-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hilton Head Island will take on May River at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bluffton, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Bluffton Bobcats challenge the Colleton County Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bluffton is facing Colleton County at the right time seeing as Colleton County is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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