Goose Creek — In front of a raucous home crowd, No. 1 Goose Creek’s varsity girls basketball team survived a late push from Berkeley to earn a hard‑fought 57–52 victory Tuesday night, improving to 2–0 in Region play.
The atmosphere was electric from the opening whistle as both teams traded momentum in a physical, fast‑paced contest. Goose Creek relied on balanced scoring and timely defense to hold off Berkeley’s relentless attack.
Game highlights
Tight early quarters: Goose Creek built a modest lead in the first half behind crisp ball movement and efficient looks, but Berkeley answered with aggressive drives and offensive rebounds to keep the game close.
Second‑half resilience: Berkeley cut the lead several times in the third and fourth quarters, but Goose Creek’s defensive stops and clutch free throws in the closing minutes preserved the advantage.
Big possessions: Key defensive plays and transition baskets swung momentum back in Goose Creek’s favor late, and the Gators converted free throws down the stretch to ice the win.