Playoff roundup: Strong finish helps Beaufort boys. Hilton Head edged in OT

Coming off a strong season and Region, 7-4A title, the Beaufort boys basketball team started its postseason with a win Thursday night.

The Eagles defeated North Myrtle Beach, 57-48, in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. Beaufort (14-5) will host West Florence in the second round on Saturday at 6 p.m.

Beaufort outscored the Chiefs, 11-4, over the final 2:13 to season the win.

Three Beaufort players had double-doubles in the win. Michael Dennison had 14 points and 20 rebounds, Zyrin Odom had 14 points and 10 rebounds. James Dennison had 11 points and 15 rebounds.

Anderson Jones added nine points for the Eagles.

Hartsville 54, Hilton Head Island 50 (OT)

After a magical run to the Class 4A championship last season, Hilton Head is out in the first round this year.

Tristan LeXander scored 17 points while Jamari Briggs and DeAndre Huggins each had 16 to lead the Red Foxes past the Seahawks in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs.

South Aiken 52, May River 49

South Aiken rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat the Sharks in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs.

May River’s season ends at 12-10. The Sharks led 32-22 at halftime.

Delwin Hodge led South Aiken with 21 points and KJ Jenkins had 13.

Whale Branch 54, Hemingway 49

The Warriiors advanced in the Class A playoffs with a win over the Tigers. Whale Branch heads to Hannah-Pamplico on Saturday.

Johnsonville 73, Bridges Prep 51

Bridges Prep lost in its playoff debut to Johnsonville.

Jordan Williams led Johnsonville with 24 points and Jace Avant had 13.

Girls Basketball

Crestwood 52, Battery Creek 31

The Eagles’ season ended with a first-round playoff loss to Crestwood.

This story was originally published February 18, 2022 at 12:00 AM.