Beaufort High rallied for three runs in the seventh inning to claim a 4-2 win at Lakewood on Thursday in the first round of the Class 4A District 5.
Kidron Martin was 2-for-3 with two runs and an RBI, Madison Sanchez drove in two runs, and Karley Rouse added an RBI for Beaufort.
Lillian Bearden pitched around five errors, limiting the Gators to two runs (one earned) and four hits with four strikeouts.
The Eagles (8-14) will travel to top-seeded North Augusta on Saturday with the winner advancing to the district championship round Wednesday.