Class 4A Lower State: Darlington HS vs North Myrtle Beach HS
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Region 6-4A was guaranteed to have a team in the SCHSL State Championship Class 4A next week in Aiken. The North Myrtle Beach Lady Chiefs defeated the Darlington HS Lady Falcons for the second time this month 30-18 yesterday at…
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Continue ReadingRegion 6-4A was guaranteed to have a team in the SCHSL State Championship Class 4A next week in Aiken. The North Myrtle Beach Lady Chiefs defeated the Darlington HS Lady Falcons for the second time this month 30-18 yesterday at Carolina Forest HS. The Lady Chiefs played a very stubborn defense all night long against the Darlington HS Falcons to advance to play Westside HS (Anderson) on Wednesday at USC-Aiken.
Slow Start and Finish:
Both team really struggled to score the ball today. The Lady Chiefs ran out to a 12-5 lead at the end of the 1st quarter. The Lady Falcons could manage just 6 points heading into the 4th quarter down 23-11.
8th Grader Steps Up:
Destinee Vereen Destinee Vereen 5'7" | PF North Myrtle Beach | 2025 SC came up big at times today for the Lady Chiefs in the win. Vereen played very aggressive on the glass and the defensive end of the floor. Vereen finished the game with 7 points and was able to cause problems down in the paint with her play.
Unsung Hero:
Adiaiah Vereen was able to score 10 points and knockdown some mid-range jumpers today for the Lady Chiefs. Vereen hit some big shots down the stretch to secure the victory. Region Player of the Daveona Hatchell Daveona Hatchell 5'9" | PF North Myrtle Beach | 2021 State SC finished the night with 7 points for the Lady Chiefs. Hatchell came up with some big rebounds and a put-back on the glass to secure the win and a trip to Aiken next week.
Lady Falcons Players:
Shaniya Jackson Shaniya Jackson 5'6" | PG Darlington | 2021 State SC played her last game for the Lady Falcons and finished with 11 points. Jackson a guard was able to finish at the basket with her left hand along with hitting some floaters on the way.
Sommer Joseph Sommer Joseph 6'2" | C Darlington | 2022 State SC fouled out with 1:53 left in the game. Joseph never could get many touches down in the paint tonight and recorded 6 rebounds for her efforts.
Lady Falcons Season:
Darlington HS didn’t play their first game until early February against North Myrtle Beach this season. The Lady Falcons finished the season at (4-3) after posting 2 playoff wins over Aiken HS and Myrtle Beach HS.