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Hilton Head Christian Sports Stories
- Photo: Hilton Head Christian Academy’s Lauren Davis fires up a shot over Northwood’s Emily Hoisington just before the end of the second quarter of Friday night’s game.
Jonathan Dyer/The Island Packet
HHCA boys finish big; Eagles fall in girls' game
Zach Reynolds expects an adjustment when he leaves the Hilton Head Christian Academy campus after the school year and motors to college.
The school is all he has known since kindergarten, and he wanted to leave his mark during his final home game. That Northwood Academy dismantled the Eagles during the first meeting provided further motivation.
Reynolds looked for his shot from the start, helping set the tone as the Christian Academy boys basketball team defeated the Chargers 63-49. Reynolds scored eight of his 15 points during the first quarter.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Feb. 8: Key wins for Hilton Head High; Mazzanna wins 300th
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Hilton Head High 40, Berkeley 18: Sabrina Drammis outscored Berkeley by herself, scoring 19 points as the Seahawks wrapped up at least a share of the Region 7-AAA championship. It is Hilton Head High's third region title in the last four seasons.
"I'm pretty happy about that," said Seahawks coach Dave Greenberg, whose squad wraps up the regular season Friday against rival Bluffton. "The worst that happens, even if we lose Friday, we end up tied."
(full story)Prep Roundup, Feb. 4: HHCA's Conroy wins 200th game
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Hilton Head Christian 40, Bible Baptist 37: The Eagles fought off a challenge from their Savannah visitors, getting their record to .500 and giving Kenny Conroy his 200th career victory as a girls basketball coach -- against his former team, no less.
Hilton Head Christian led 28-16 at the half, but struggled to put away Bible Baptist in the non-region matchup.
(full story)Prep Notebook, Feb. 3
BEAUFORT HIGH BOOSTERS HOSTING OYSTER ROAST
Beaufort High School's Big Green Booster Club is hosting its annual Family Oyster Roast fundraising event from 5-10 p.m. Saturday at the Live Oaks Park in Port Royal.
The event costs $25 for singles, $40 for couples, and children 12 and younger are free with a paid adult.
(full story)Ridgeland's Scott highlights National Signing Day for area players
Wesley Scott, not satisfied with his maroon shirt and black tie, pulled off his grey sweater and tugged on a hooded sweatshirt bearing the Miami (Ohio) University logo.
The Ridgeland defensive end never wavered from his verbal commitment to the RedHawks, making it official Wednesday at the Jasper County School District boardroom. Scott said he entertained no thoughts of other schools since committing last year.
Scott said RedHawks coaches want him at 280 pounds, up from the 235 he weighs now. A new diet and life in the weight room are on the horizon.
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- Photo: Hilton Head Prep junior Gracie Anderson, center, tries to pass around a slew of Hilton Head Christian Academy defenders, including Francesca Guidobono, right, during Tuesday night’s game.
Jay Karr/The Island Packet
Prep girls shut down rivals
Hilton Head Prep girls basketball coach Tara Dakolios was in disbelief following Tuesday's win over Hilton Head Christian Academy.
Dakolios was told in the aftermath of the Dolphins' 29-24 come-from-behind victory that Prep had held its rivals without a field goal for the entire second half.
"The whole half?" she asked as her eyes widened.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Jan. 27
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Hilton Head Christian 59, Ashley Hall 52 (OT): The Eagles won on the road in a hostile environment, holding Ashley Hall scoreless during the overtime period.
Lauren Davis led Hilton Head Christian with 19 points. Francesca Guidobono added 11 points, and Audrey Bensch scored nine. Bensch's two foul shots with under 30 seconds remaining helped seal the victory.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Jan. 25: Beaufort High boys basketball team wins at Fort Dorchester
BOYS BASKETBALL
Beaufort High 43, Fort Dorchester 42:
Joey Chaplin hit the go-ahead basket with under a minute to play, and the defense stayed strong to help the Beaufort High School boys basketball team pick up a road win Tuesday night at Fort Dorchester, 43-42.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Jan. 24
From staff reports
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Hilton Head Prep 44, St. Andrew's 26: Junior guard Halie Parker had a team-high 14 points and seven rebounds to propel the Dolphins.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Jan. 21
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Hilton Head High 45, Berkeley 28: The Seahawks used a strong first half to remain undefeated in Region 7-AAA.
Sabrina Drammis scored 17 points and added eight rebounds to lead Hilton Head High. Americal Jenkins scored 10 points and Lauryn Bush contributed six.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Jan. 18
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Hilton Head Prep 31, Memorial Day 29: The Dolphins won their third game of the season, holding off the visitors despite playing more than three minutes in the final quarter with only four players.
Taylor Kent had nine points and eight rebounds for Hilton Head Prep, which dressed seven players to start the game.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Jan. 14
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Thomas Heyward 83, Cathedral Academy 20: The undefeated Rebels shared the wealth in an easy region win, as six players scored in double figures, led by Brielle Jungblut's 12 points and nine steals.
Jamie Malphrus added 11 points, Caitlyn Cooler had 10 points and six assists, and Ashlie Layman had 10 points for Thomas Heyward (13-0 overall, 2-0 region), which shot 62 percent from the field.
(full story)Prep Notebook, Jan. 13: HHCA boys ready for another shot at Pinewood
The Hilton Head Christian Academy boys basketball team knows what to expect today from its home game with Pinewood Prep.
Pinewood is a perennial SCISAA power, and the Panthers won handily during the teams' first meeting.
"They're always a juggernaut in SCISAA," Eagles senior Taylor MacDonald said. "They always have the cream-of-the-crop talent."
(full story)HHCA basketball teams sweep Hilton Head Prep
Taylor MacDonald and his Hilton Head Christian Academy boys basketball teammates recognized Tuesday that a successful season hinged on games like this.
The Eagles wanted to take care of business at home, to earn a region victory over rival Hilton Head Prep and improve their playoff standing. To do so, MacDonald knew he would need some help in the scoring column.
Multiple players did just that during a 65-49 victory, as Hilton Head Christian (8-6, 1-1 SCISAA Region 2-AA) bounced back from a loss at Pinewood Prep to open region play. The Eagles will have a chance to avenge that loss to Pinewood on Friday at home.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Jan. 8
BOYS BASKETBALL
Bluffton 78, Hardeeville 45: Hardeeville played some of its best basketball of the season for three quarters, according to Bluffton coach Brett Macy, but the host Bobcats pulled away down the stretch. The Hurricanes had cut Bluffton's lead to seven late in the third quarter before losing momentum.
Sophomore B.J. Hill led four Bobcats in double figures, scoring 13 points. Bryson Bell and C.J. Frazier had 12 each, and Demetrius Smalls finished with 11 for Bluffton (8-1), which travels to take on preseason Region 7-AAA favorite Lake Marion on Tuesday.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Dec. 30
Hilton Head Christian Academy boys basketball team played the role of spolier Thursday.
The Eagles denied host Hilton Head High a chance at the Island Classic title, winning 37-31 to earn a berth themselves. Christian Academy will play Strom Thurmond at 5:30 p.m. today for the championship.
Hilton Head Christian sopomore Brad Meccariello scored 11 points to lead the Eagles. Alex MacDonald scored 13 points and Jacob Coltrane added 11 for Hilton Head High.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Dec. 29
From staff reports
The tournament hosts started well at the inaugural Island Classic.
The Hilton Head High boys basketball team rolled over Hilton Head Prep 53-26 on Wednesday. The Seahawks advance to play Hilton Head Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. today.
(full story)2011 Island Packet/Beaufort Gazette Fall Sports MVPs
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Coach of the year: Bill Wrightson, Hilton Head High
All-area team: Harris Reeves, Bluffton; Joshua Tierney, Bluffton; Alex Couch, Hilton Head High; Sean McMahon, Hilton Head High; Colton Hennessey, Hilton Head High; Sam Beattie, Hilton Head High; Noa Pagatpatan, Hilton Head High
(full story)2011 Island Packet/Beaufort Gazette All-Area Football Team
Three weeks after playing for the Class 3-A state football championship, Bluffton High School players and coaches sill haven't had much time to reflect on their team's record-breaking season.
Many players transitioned to basketball. Head coach Ken Cribb prepared for and coached on the Shrine Bowl staff. And linebacker Michael Grant started in the all-star game.
But given a moment, in the quiet confines of a school deserted for the holiday break, three of the Bobcats' key components reflected on a 14-1 season, which ended with a loss to South Pointe in Clemson's Memorial Stadium.
(full story)HHCA boys, Thomas Heyward girls win titles at Prep's annual RET tournament
Hilton Head Christian Academy's run to the SCISAA Class 2-A football title delayed its boys basketball team's start together.
And in recent weeks, between a full slate of games and the Thanksgiving holiday, the Eagles have had few chances to practice on consecutive days.
But a recent stretch of three straight practices allowed coach Kenny Conroy to install remaining offenses and defenses. And a more well-refined and multiple-look Eagles squad showed off their versatile sets en route to winning the boys championship Saturday at the RET Thomas Memorial Holiday Tournament. The Christian Academy defeated rival Hilton Head Prep 48-30 to earn the hardware and avenge a loss to the Dolphins in last year's final.
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