Beaufort High volleyball split a pair of matches against Georgia team Tuesday in Statesboro.
Playing their first matches without all-state setter Madison Gallion, who is nursing a knee injury, the Eagles beat Effingham County 2-0 (25-13, 25-13) before falling to host Statesboro 2-0 (25-12, 25-16).
Hannah Merchant led the Eagles with 10 kills while also filling in at setter and dishing out 11 assists and going 16-for-16 serving. Zyaire Middleton dished out 13 assists to go with five kills, and Peyton Polk led the team with 37 digs and helped cover the setter position.
The Eagles (10-3-1) host Region 7-4A opponent Colleton County on Thursday.