JJ Hayes posted a double-double to lead five Dolphins in double figures as Hilton Head Prep boys basketball roared to an 87-32 win at Memorial Day on Monday to open the season.
Hayes scored scored 15 of his 17 points in the first half, shooting 8-of-15 from the floor and pulling down 10 rebounds to lead a balanced effort from the Dolphins.
Tennessee transfer Sean Cusano scored 14 points and blocked five shots in his HHP debut, while Kane Eanes added 11 points, Ryan Mikell and A.J. Barger scored 10 each, and HHCA transfer Andrew Helms contributed nine points, four assists, and four steals. Beaufort Academy transfer Ben Frey also had a solid debut with the Dolphins, scoring eight points to go with four steals and three assists.
The Dolphins led 21-11 after the first quarter and opened it up in the second quarter, blitzing the Matadors to bolt to a 50-16 halftime advantage before turning to the reserves after the break.
HHP (1-0) travels to Savannah Country Day on Tuesday.
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