Around the State: Florence County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's time to head over to the Pee Dee Region of the Palmetto State. Let's check in on Florence County. Who are some of the schools and players over here in this part of the state. Prep Girls Hoops has you covered once again for all coverage across the state all year long. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> today and make sure to <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the County:</em></strong> Florence Christian, Hannah-Pamplico HS, Johnsonville HS, King's Academy, Lake City HS, South Florence HS, West Florence HS and Wilson HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Florence Christian</strong> - The Lady Eagles finished (15-8) a year ago in SCISA Class 4A. The Lady Eagles will turn to freshman point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='563859' first='Emerson' last='Poston'].</strong> Poston averaged 7 ppg and 4.6 rebounds a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hannah-Pamplico HS </strong>- The Raiders had a tough season last year. Senior point guard<strong> Jayla Graham</strong> returns to the lineup this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Johnsonville HS</strong> - The Flashes had a rough season last year. The Flashes do return post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='342512' first='Faith' last='Bardon']</strong> to the lineup this season. Baron averaged 4 ppg, 8.8 rebounds and 2 blocks last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>King's Academy (Florence)</strong> - The Lady Lions finished (13-7) last season in SCISA. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='431341' first='Kate' last='Buckley'] </strong>is a name to keep an eye on here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":673030,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/992F208D-9A31-461B-B93C-9FF77E0C1EEE.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-673030" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lake City HS </strong>- The Lady Panthers will look to a youngster in 7th grader <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='672385' first='Hannah' last='Riles']</strong> to provide a bit of a spark this season. Riles a member of the 2029 Palmetto State Class should see some quality minutes this season. Post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='832067' first='Jayda' last='Burgess'], [player_tooltip player_id='672402' first='Shaniya' last='Graham'] </strong>an 8th grader and forward <strong>Kailey Graham</strong> will provide some punch to this lineup this season for Head Coach Debra Muldrow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":501400,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/09/F4A0570A-0CB3-4BF5-858A-5B7B3050C54B-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-501400" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> <strong>South Florence HS</strong> - The Lady Bruins and Head coach David Robinson will look to replace [player_tooltip player_id='175309' first='Jaida' last='Cameron'] and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='239707' first='Ariana' last='Johnson']</strong> both transferred out this off season.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='385365' first='Jada' last='Montgomery'] </strong>a senior is back to lead the Lady Bruins. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='297312' first='Krystal' last='Baker']</strong> and Freshman post <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='621106' first='Madison' last='Randolph'] </strong>should take care of a lot of the work around the paint area. Here is a name for the future <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='800460' first='Harmony' last='Bostick']</strong> a member of the 2029 class is just a 7th grader. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":688849,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/F9F6856D-A58B-4CEB-833A-EC287794208B.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-688849" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West Florence HS</strong> - The Lady Knights will need some help for <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='688791' first='Gabby' last='White']</strong> this season down low. White transferred into the school from rival Wilson HS. Gabby showed a times to play with a good motor on the floor. She will be counted on a lot this season for the Lady Knights. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":674653,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/7D28A01E-D558-4132-A00E-E26F3A258D82.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-674653" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wilson HS (Florence)</strong> - The Lady Tigers have a good one in freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='444370' first='Logan' last='Murray'].</strong> Murray a left-handed forward is very versatile with her game and can play inside-out to the basket. She really does a nice job of rebounding the ball and bringing the ball up the floor at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='576594' first='Leanissa' last='Swinton']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='800458' first='Leah' last='Spears']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='576593' first='Zoey' last='Miller']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='800459' first='Sharetta' last='Jones']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='239707' first='Ariana' last='Johnson']</strong> should all be major contributors to this Lady Tigers roster this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":576607,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/8E4265FD-998D-4426-9A9A-50D7324583D2.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-576607" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swinton brings a good motor to the floor with her ability to run the floor and chase down loose balls. She does a nice job of defending on the perimeter. Miller and Jones will both share point guard duties this season for Lady Tigers Head Coach Frank Williams in the backcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":479469,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/08/BC4B9FC3-3E08-444B-8DBC-E5E4DE1B70AC-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-479469" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson made the move back to Wilson HS after playing last season at South Florence HS. Ariana plays best off the ball as an undersized shooting guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->