Beaufort Academy’s boys tuned up for a showdown with Hilton Head High with another lopsided victory Monday, routing visiting Royal Live Oaks Academy 81-18.
The Eagles ran out to a 24-2 lead after one quarter and extended it to 49-7 at halftime before coasting to the finish with the reserves on the floor. BA shot 52.1 percent from the floor and locked down on defense, holding the Royal Knights to 26.7 percent shooting and scoring 53 points off 40 turnovers.
Sully Gay found his shot, going 6-for-9 for 15 points and grabbing seven rebounds in 16 minutes to lead BA, while Jaxen Porter added 14 points on 7-of-8 shooting. Gavin Midyette contributed 11 points, Timmy Horgan had nine points and three steals, and Brandon Trapp collected six points, five rebounds, six assists, and four steals for the Eagles.
BA (8-2) has won eight straight, including two forfeits, heading into a home matchup with Hilton Head High on Tuesday.
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