The Beaufort Academy Eagles will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots at 6:00 p.m.
Last Tuesday, Beaufort Academy was beaten by the Golden Warrriors 80-28. While losing is never fun, Beaufort Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 212th, while the Golden Warrriors are ranked 72nd).
Meanwhile, Patrick Henry Academy entered their tilt with the Rebels with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Patrick Henry Academy blew past the Rebels 54-30. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 34-10.
Patrick Henry Academy relied on the efforts of Laney Futch, who scored 14 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks, and Lillian Lucas, who scored 17 points along with seven steals and six assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Futch has scored all season. Saquoia Sexton was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with seven rebounds.
Beaufort Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season. As for Patrick Henry Academy, they pushed their record up to 8-7 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Beaufort Academy came up short against the Patriots in their previous meeting back in January, falling 49-37. Will Beaufort Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
