Beaufort Academy reaches SCISA volleyball semis before elimination

Beaufort Academy upended No.1 seed Coastal Christian to launch a run to the SCISA Class 1A volleyball semifinals last weekend, ultimately ousted by Mead Hall with a championship berth on the line.

The Eagles handed Coastal Christian just its second loss of the season in the tournament opener in Myrtle Beach, following up with a sweep of Cambridge Academy. BA then took Wardlaw Academy, another No.1 seed, to overtime in its opening set before losing 28-26, 25-14.

Moving to the losers’ bracket, BA came back from a seven-point deficit to sweep Cathedral Academy for a spot in the semifinals. Next came Mead Hall, where the Eagles won the first set 25-19 before losing the next two as their season came to an end.

BA’s Alyssa Patrick was named to the All-Region team, leading an Eagles team that loses no seniors for next season. Mead Hall and Wardlaw Academy were set to square off in Monday’s championship match.

This story was originally published October 24, 2016 at 11:48 AM with the headline "Beaufort Academy reaches SCISA volleyball semis before elimination."