“The Firm” of Dennison, Dennison and Odom brought its closing arguments in Beaufort High boys basketball’s crosstown rivalry with Battery Creek on Friday, combining for 50 points, 37 rebounds, and 14 steals as the Eagles completed a season sweep of the Dolphins with a 70-55 home win on Kirkland Court.
James Dennison continued his torrid start with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and five steals, while Michael Dennison racked up 19 points, eight boards, and four steals, and Zyrin Odom collected nine points, 15 rebounds, four assists, and five steals to lead a Beaufort team that had 12 different players reach the scoring column.
Will White posted a double-double for Creek with 28 points and 10 boards, and Noah Northway contributed 17 points.
After an opening basket from White, the Eagles went on a 14-2 run over the next six-plus minutes. Creek’s offense struggled to put together runs and the Eagles took a 21-6 lead after the first quarter. The Dolphins fared better in the second quarter putting up 12 points, but the Eagles matched that point total and went into the break up 15.
Beaufort caught fire during the opening minutes of the second half, scoring 17 points in just over five minutes. Northway scored six points during a 14-point quarter for the Dolphins, but Creek found itself down by 24 going to the final period. White and Northway found their groove in the fourth, but Beaufort easily held on.
Beaufort (3-2) hosts Wando on Saturday, while Battery Creek travels to rival Whale Branch.
Photo by Cloe Herman / Battery Creek athletics
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