5 Takeaways: Laurence Manning Academy vs Oakbrook Prep
Prep Girls Hoops took in the action at Oakbrook Prep tonight in Spartanburg. The Lady Knights played the Laurence Manning Academy Lady Cats. The Lady Knights led from beginning to end in this SCISA game and cruised to a victory…
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Continue ReadingPrep Girls Hoops took in the action at Oakbrook Prep tonight in Spartanburg. The Lady Knights played the Laurence Manning Academy Lady Cats. The Lady Knights led from beginning to end in this SCISA game and cruised to a victory 59-23. The Lady Knights move to (13-2) on the season.
MVP: Daja Taylor Daja Taylor 5'5" | PG Newberry Academy | 2022 State SC (2022) – Oakbrook Prep (pictured on the front)
Taylor a point guard transferred into Oakbrook Prep after playing the past few seasons at Newberry Academy. Taylor was smooth with ball in her hands and guided the Lady Knights offense. Taylor converted on a few mid-range jumpers and was able to attack the gaps while getting the ball to the rack fairly easily tonight. Taylor finished with 12 points in limited time.
1,000 Points Club: Daja Taylor Daja Taylor 5'5" | PG Newberry Academy | 2022 State SC (2022) – Oakbrook Prep
Taylor started the night with 991 career points and finished with 1,003 career points. Taylor transferred in this season after playing her 8th and 9th grade seasons at Newberry Academy.
Faith SidesShooter Alert: Faith Sides (2020) – Oakbrook Prep
Sides a left-handed wing likes to set up shop in the corners. Sides finished the game with 15 points. Sides needs space for her shot and was able to handle the ball some in the back court.
4 Double Figures : Oakbrook Prep Starters
[player_tooltip player_id="171757" first="Kaycee" last="Smith"]The Lady Knights very easily could make a run this season at the SCISA Class 2A State Championship in Sumter. The Lady Knights have 4 players that can average double digits. Abbie Bishop Abbie Bishop 5'6" | CG Spartanburg Christian | 2021 State SC (2021), Kaycee Smith Kaycee Smith 6'1" | C Spartanburg Christian | 2022 State SC (2022), Faith Sides and Daja Taylor Daja Taylor 5'5" | PG Newberry Academy | 2022 State SC (2022). Smith a presence in the post has great length and stays active towards the ball.
Bryce Erickson #15Regrouping : The Lady Cats will have to look down the road
The Lady Cats of Laurence Manning Academy have a new coach this season in Betsy Reynolds. Katherine Burns (2020), Breanna Boykin (2020) and Bryce Erickson (2022) will be some names to follow for Laurence Manning Academy down the road this the rest of this season.