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Schools in the County: Florence Christian, Hannah-Pamplico HS, Johnsonville HS, King’s Academy, Lake City HS, South Florence HS, West Florence HS and Wilson HS
Florence Christian – The Lady Eagles finished (15-8) a year ago in SCISA Class 4A. The Lady Eagles will turn to freshman point guard Emerson Poston Emerson Poston 5'4" | PG Florence Christian | 2027 State SC . Poston averaged 7 ppg and 4.6 rebounds a season ago.
Hannah-Pamplico HS – The Raiders had a tough season last year. Senior point guard Jayla Graham returns to the lineup this season.
Johnsonville HS – The Flashes had a rough season last year. The Flashes do return post player Faith Bardon Faith Bardon 5'11" | C Johnsonville | 2025 State SC to the lineup this season. Baron averaged 4 ppg, 8.8 rebounds and 2 blocks last season.
King’s Academy (Florence) – The Lady Lions finished (13-7) last season in SCISA. Kate Buckley Kate Buckley 5'10" | PF King's Academy | 2026 State SC is a name to keep an eye on here.
Lake City HS – The Lady Panthers will look to a youngster in 7th grader Hannah Riles Hannah Riles 5'6" | PG Lake City | 2029 SC 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 Jayda Burgess Jayda Burgess 6'0" | C Lake City | 2025 State SC , Shaniya Graham Shaniya Graham 5'11" | PF Lake City | 2028 SC an 8th grader and forward Kailey Graham will provide some punch to this lineup this season for Head Coach Debra Muldrow.
South Florence HS – The Lady Bruins and Head coach David Robinson will look to replace Jaida Cameron Jaida Cameron 5'7" | PG Legacy Early College | 2024 State SC and Ariana Johnson Ariana Johnson 5'2" | PG Wilson | 2024 State SC both transferred out this off season. Jada Montgomery Jada Montgomery 5'7" | CG South Florence | 2024 State SC a senior is back to lead the Lady Bruins. Senior Krystal Baker Krystal Baker 5'10" | C South Florence | 2024 State SC and Freshman post Madison Randolph Madison Randolph 6'1" | C South Florence | 2027 State SC should take care of a lot of the work around the paint area. Here is a name for the future Harmony Bostick Harmony Bostick 5'10" | SF South Florence | 2029 SC a member of the 2029 class is just a 7th grader.
West Florence HS – The Lady Knights will need some help for Gabby White Gabby White 6'0" | PF Wilson | 2024 State SC 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.
Wilson HS (Florence) – The Lady Tigers have a good one in freshman Logan Murray Logan Murray 5'11" | SF Wilson | 2027 State SC . 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.
Leanissa Swinton Leanissa Swinton 5'10" | PF Wilson | 2025 State SC , Leah Spears Leah Spears 5'9" | PG Wilson | 2026 State SC , Zoey Miller Zoey Miller 5'6" | SG Wilson | 2026 State SC , Sharetta Jones Sharetta Jones 5'8" | PG Wilson | 2025 SC and Ariana Johnson Ariana Johnson 5'2" | PG Wilson | 2024 State SC should all be major contributors to this Lady Tigers roster this season.
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.
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.