Beaufort Academy’s girls withstood a strong challenge from host Hilton Head Prep to escape with a 34-29 overtime victory Tuesday.
Mike’Ala Washington scored 10 points, Amelia Huebel had nine points and 11 rebounds, and Chase Vaigneur pulled down 11 boards to lead the Eagles to a key region win.
The Dolphins erased an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter and forced overtime on Haylee Hopman’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of regulation, but the Eagles outscored HHP 8-3 in the extra period.
Ella Clark scored nine points, and Maddie Frank added six for the Dolphins.
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BA (13-2, 4-2) plays a region game at Hilton Head Christian Academy at 6 p.m. Friday.
HHP (8-10, 1-5) hosts Hilton Head High for a non-region game at 6 p.m. Wednesday.