Around the State: Calhoun-Orangeburg County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The journey around the Palmetto State continues into Calhoun and Orangeburg Counties. What schools call this area home? Well, we have you covered right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State all year long. It's time to <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> to the site if you haven't already done so. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the Counties:</em></strong> Bethune-Bowman HS, Calhoun Academy, Calhoun County HS, Edisto HS, Holly Hill Academy, Hunter-Kinard-Tyler HS, Lake Marion HS, North HS, Orangeburg Prep, Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bethune-Bowman HS</strong> - The Lady Mohawks finished (7-17) a season ago. <strong>Makaiyah Johnson</strong> and Senior post player <strong>Cha'Myri Boneparte </strong>look to be some returners back on this squad. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":769228,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/eZy-Watermark_18-02-2023_05-42-54AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-769228" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Calhoun Academy</strong> - The Lady Cavaliers will rely on <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='600165' first='Reagan' last='Kizer']</strong> to provide production. Kizer works for position in the paint - posting up with her back to the basket. She has soft hands to catch anything thrown in her direction. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Calhoun County HS (St Matthews)</strong> - The Lady Saints finished (11-9) last season. <strong>Jessica Palmer </strong>has graduated after averaging 17 ppg a season ago. Senior post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='769189' first='Takara' last='Brown']</strong> will look to fill the role this season. Brown averaged 10.5 ppg last season for the Lady Saints. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Edisto HS (Cordova)</strong> - The Lady Cougars have a tough season last year and finished (1-17). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":763827,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/IMG_0700.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-763827" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Holly Hill Academy</strong> - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496255' first='Leanna' last='Broadway']</strong> heads into her senior season at Holly Hill Academy for the Lady Raiders. Broadway a forward recently played in the Prep Girls Hoops Top 250 Expo in North Charleston. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":670065,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/5E4A1C6F-F8E5-4D28-B084-47131AEF03D4.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-670065" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hunter-Kinard-Tyler HS </strong>- The Lady Trojans have an unknown talent in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='589678' first='Tilayiza' last='Youmans']</strong>. Youmans a member of the 2025 Palmetto State Class averaged 22.2 ppg and 5.7 rebounds last season for the Lady Trojans. She plays 4 sports including volleyball, softball and track for H-K-T. She plays her best basketball while attacking the basket. Youmans really knows how to jump the passing lanes on defense. She's a capable shooter from the wing position. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1040961' first='Jarviah' last='Davis']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1040965' first='Kailen' last='Grant']</strong> both members of the 2028 Palmetto State Class will look to add support this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":585104,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/91E92473-42F2-4DD2-8E91-FCF1B25F14B9.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-585104" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lake Marion HS (Santee)</strong> - The Lady Gators (9-14) have relied on <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='206615' first='Danasia' last='Wright']</strong> over the years on the hardwood. Wright a left-handed wing player averaged 11.6 ppg and 4.3 rebounds a season ago. She can use a nice dribble pull-up jumper to score the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":582750,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/90E8D421-3123-4240-A39A-0309EFE089F0.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-582750" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North HS (North)</strong> - The Lady Eagles lost <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='582739' first='Keyosha' last='Hammond']</strong> who transferred over to Airport HS in West Columbia. Head Coach Irek Hartwell will have a very young squad in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='582734' first='Coco' last='Charley']</strong>, <strong>Mari Calloway</strong> and <strong>Zahmira Jamison</strong>. Charley surely doesn't play timid for her age or size on the floor. She has the ability to knockdown open shots on the perimeter. Calloway a point guard surely competes while she's on the floor for the Lady Eagles. Jamison is a left-handed undersized post player. Zahmira seems to be a better fit in a good half-court setting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Orangeburg Prep</strong> - The Lady Indians play in SCISA Class 3A with the likes of Hilton Head Christian. Who will step-up and replace <strong>Campbell Delaney</strong> since she has graduated? The Lady Indians finished last season at (17-4) and bowed out of the SCISA Class 3A Playoffs to Shannon Forest 33-31 in the Final 4. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":670061,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/255ED76D-D8D6-4C83-9A49-9F8F67A0747C.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-670061" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS</strong> - The Bruinettes could look to rely on a youngster in<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='569795' first='Joliyah' last='Robinson']</strong> this coming season. Robinson can score the ball at all 3-levels on the floor. She really seems to be at her best with the rock in her hands.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='452368' first='Divona' last='Rumph']</strong> is a young post player who should see good minutes this coming season. Rumph is certainly a RAW talent and learning to play down in the paint for the Bruinettes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->