Beaufort High volleyball claimed a key region win with a 3-1 victory over Bluffton on Thursday.
The Eagles withstood a rally from the Bobcats to claim a 25-18, 25-17, 22-25, 25-19 win and keep their region title hopes intact.
Zyaire Middleton had a season-high 32 assists to go with 21 digs and was 19-of-21 serving to lead the Eagles’ offense. Hannah Merchant had a big night with 17 kills, 24 digs, and three aces on 25-of-27 serving, and Olive Renforth added 12 kills, 20 digs, and 11-for-12 serving for Beaufort.
Defensive specialist Sakura Simmons had a team-high 26 digs and served 13-for-13 for the Eagles, and libero Peyton Polk had 24 digs and a strong performance on serve receive.
The Eagles (14-10-3, 2-1 region) travel to Oceanside Collegiate Academy for a tournament on Saturday. The teams meet again Tuesday at Bluffton.