Sumter District 9 Tourney: Youth Movement
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It’s so common to see middle school players making an impact on the varsity level roster here in the Palmetto State especially on the girls side of the game. Who were some of these young ladies? Read more about these…
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Continue ReadingIt’s so common to see middle school players making an impact on the varsity level roster here in the Palmetto State especially on the girls side of the game. Who were some of these young ladies? Read more about these players from the Sumter District 9 Tourney over in Manning right here in this article.
London Vaughn London Vaughn 5'3" | PG Crestwood | 2025 State SC (2025) – Crestwood HS (Dalzell)
Vaughn never left the floor it seemed today for the Lady Knights in a loss to Hartsville. London looks to make plays and is always in a competitive mood while on the floor. She really plays every possession as hard as the next one. Vaughn has a fearless mindset at times and plays the game with some craftiness.
Ja’niya Slater Ja’niya Slater 5'2" | PG Lee Central | 2025 State SC (2025) – Lee Central HS (Bishopville)
Slater looks to run the show from out top for the Lady Stallions. Ja’niya a point guard and teammate Ke’myra Dennis Ke’myra Dennis 5'4" | CG Lee Central | 2025 State SC will anchor the backcourt for years to come in Bishopville.
Dennis was able to drop a few floaters today when not connecting on some baseline jumpers.
Mykeriyah Holmes Mykeriyah Holmes 6'0" | C Lee Central | 2026 State SC (2026) – Lee Central HS (Bishopville) (pictured on front)
Holmes is in just her first year of playing organized basketball according to Lady Stallions Head Coach Patrice Holmes. Mykeriyah is the daughter of former Lee Central HS standout Michael Holmes. She has a soft hands and already good size down in the post for her age. Holmes is a good passer from the post while playing the game physically.
Kelsey Izzard Kelsey Izzard 5'4" | PG Kingstree | 2026 SC (2026) – CE Murray HS (Greeleyville)
Izzard is not very big at all for the War Eagles. Kelsey was able to knockdown some three pointers today on her way to scoring 14 points.
Autumn Kind Autumn Kind 5'6" | PF Trinity Collegiate | 2026 State SC (2026) – Hartsville HS
Kind is getting better every time we see her play. Autumn runs the floor very well already for her age and understands about being around the ball. Autumn stays active on both ends of the floor by playing extremely aggressive for her age. Autumn has a nice little jump-hook she continues to develop down the road.
Javiah Martin Javiah Martin 5'5" | SG Crestwood | 2026 State SC (2026) – Crestwood HS
Martin a left-handed shooting guard has the green light to let it fly at any time while on the floor.