South Central-Eastern Wayne Standouts
South Central continued their strong start to the 2021 season with a 75-35 win over Eastern Wayne in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A conference action on Thursday. With that win, the Falcons are now 2-0 on the season as they look to…
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Continue ReadingSouth Central continued their strong start to the 2021 season with a 75-35 win over Eastern Wayne in Eastern Carolina 3-A/4-A conference action on Thursday. With that win, the Falcons are now 2-0 on the season as they look to recapture a conference title. Who were some standouts from Thursday’s matchup? Prep Girls Hoops NC takes a look.
Jayla Palmer (South Central guard, 2021)
Senior guard Jayla Palmer scored in multiple ways whether it was at the basket, mid-range jump shots, or threes. Defensively, she took the challenge by being excellent on the ball or in help defense while also diving on the floor for loose balls to get extra possessions. She had 16 points in South Central’s win and will be an integral part of this years Falcons. Palmer is another one of the several guards college coaches should be looking at off of this South Central squad.
A"mari Palmer (South Central guard, 2023)
In her first full game of the season, sophomore guard A"mari Palmer put on the show for the Falcons. She played with high energy on both ends of the floor, showed the ability to be a complete floor general, knocked down a couple of threes and made many plays off the dribble. Palmer is one of the top 2023 prospects in the 252 and should be on the radar for several college coaches.
Kayla Friend Kayla Friend 6'0" | PF South Central | 2022 NC (South Central forward, 2022)
For a second consecutive game to start the season, junior guard/forward Kayla Friend Kayla Friend 6'0" | PF South Central | 2022 NC finished in double figures. The 2022 standout prospect finished with 17 points and a couple of blocked shots against Eastern Wayne. From protecting the rim to pushing the ball in transition, Friend has the capabilities of a prototypical college wing. It was another reason why she’s one of the top junior prospects in North Carolina.
Jada Hamilton (Eastern Wayne guard, 2022)
While Eastern Wayne had a tough time on both ends of the floor in Thursday’s contest, they got a nice spark from 2022 guard Jada Hamilton. She hit a few outside shots and pushed the pace in transition for the Warriors. As conference play rolls on, Hamilton will be a prospect to watch in Wayne County.