Basketball Recap: Bishop England Piles Up the Points Against Hilton Head Island

Battling Bishops

Margin (Wins)

02/11/25 vs Colleton County	51
12/03/24 vs Battery Creek	51
12/11/24 @ Academic Magnet	46
01/17/25 vs Bluffton	38
12/04/24 vs Academic Magnet	38

Bishop England had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They took their contest on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 61-32 victory over the Hilton Head Island Seahawks. The Battling Bishops have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 matches by 21 points or more this season.

Bishop England's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lisse Van De Erve led the charge by going 9-for-14 to rack up 22 points and four steals. Olivia Allen was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds.

Bishop England was working as a unit and finished the game with 22 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hilton Head Island only eight assists.

Defeat or not, Hilton Head Island got some senior leadership from Aliana Richard and Amaya Wroten. Richard posted three points in addition to seven boards and three steals, while Wroten earned ten points along with five rebounds and three steals. Richard is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last four games she's played.

Bishop England pushed their record up to 22-3 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 27 points. As for Hilton Head Island, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-15.

Bishop England wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 70-48 victory against Beaufort on the 21st. Hilton Head Island does not have any more games scheduled as of now.