Bluffton’s boys rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit to win 67-59 at Beaufort High on Friday, spoiling the Eagles’ season finale.
The Eagles played aggressive defense early, getting blocks and steals throughout the first quarter and building a nine-point lead midway through the second before leading 33-25 at halftime.
The Bobcats started to find the range on offense in the third quarter, and they slowly crept back into the game before pulling even at 52 to end the period.
Bluffton took control in the fourth quarter, using good ball movement and fast-break points to pull ahead. The Eagles regrouped and brought the lead down to five points with one minute left, but they couldn’t close the gap.
Lee Kirkland led the Bobcats with 22 points, and Tyler Rice added 15. Zyrin Odom led the Eagles with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Ollie Holmes put up 15 points.
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Bluffton (12-11, 3-3) opens the Class 4A playoffs on the road Wednesday.
Beaufort (5-20, 0-6) has concluded its season.
Story by Gabriel Jenkins
Gabriel Jenkins is a student-athlete at
Beaufort High School. He has a passion for
sports journalism and broadcasting.