Around the State: Greenville County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Greenville County has plenty of schools throughout the county here in the Upstate. Prep Girls Hoops takes its trip around the Palmetto State. Who are some of these ladies in Greenville? Maybe it's time to <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> to the site and jump on board with all the coverage from the area and around the Palmetto State. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em> </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the County:</em></strong> Berea HS, Blue Ridge HS, Brashier Middle College, Carolina HS, Christ Church, Eastside HS, Fountain Inn HS, Greenville HS, Greer HS, Hillcrest HS, JL Mann HS, Mauldin HS, Riverside HS, Southside HS, Southside Christian, St Joseph's, Travelers Rest HS, Wade Hampton HS and Woodmont HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Berea HS</strong> - The Lady Bulldogs had a rough season last year finishing (0-24). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":573640,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/12/IMG_5534-crop-3226x2118-1672313436.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-573640" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blue Ridge HS</strong> - The Lady Blue Tigers will rely on <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='252636' first='Zikira' last='Henderson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='252633' first='Anyah' last='Henderson'] </strong>this season for Head Coach Alex Smith. Zikira will play next season at Brevard College in North Carolina. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brashier Middle College (Simpsonville)</strong> - The Lady Bengals finished (9-13) a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carolina HS and Academy (Greenville)</strong> - The Lady Trojans finished (5-18) a season ago. They will look to rely on some young talent on the roster this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":651548,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/EB213ACF-DA6E-4ECE-8037-212AC701F3F5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-651548" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Christ Church </strong>- The Lady Cavaliers finished (11-14) last season. Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='173132' first='Alexandria' last='Bennon']</strong> averaged 17.1 ppg last year. She already has given a early pledge to Lenoir Rhyne (NC) (NCAA D2) after her high school career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":674634,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/0D21A6CD-95A2-4B61-8C53-0799167B0EAD.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-674634" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eastside HS</strong> - The Lady Eagles will have some young talent in the years to come. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='380651' first='Ginny' last='Anne Dumont']</strong> a freshman made the move over from St Joseph's where she averaged 15.1 ppg, 5 rebounds and 3.3 assists a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='781438' first='Kaylan' last='Hickman']</strong> a freshman wing and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='567024' first='Miracle' last='Cheeks']</strong> an 8th grader will see plenty of action this season for Head Coach Nikki Young. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fountain Inn HS</strong> - The Fury finished (14-13) a season ago. <strong>Aubrey Garrison</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1248520' first='Aniya' last='Brown']</strong> and freshman forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='867173' first='Chaniya' last='Jackson']</strong> all look to be back for this young squad in the Upstate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":676815,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/922B2DAF-1E77-49A7-8B25-ADE2CCA58779.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-676815" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Greenville HS</strong> - The Lady Red Raiders have Southside HS Transfer <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='194865' first='Jakayla' last='Lorick'] </strong>in the mix this season. She will join forces with<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='781435' first='Kayla' last='Gaston']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='628578' first='Chloe' last='Briggs']</strong> on this Red Raiders roster. Gaston brings good production from the perimeter with her ability to make shots. Briggs brings versatility on the floor and a willingness to work all over the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":677777,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/F102A1F7-8221-44FE-B81F-B4049453AD57.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-677777" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Greer HS </strong>- The Lady Yellow Jackets have a lot of talent on the roster this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='253657' first='Amiyah' last='Clark-Lamelle']</strong> a senior guard is back after averaging 17.2 ppg, 5.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 3.9 steals a season ago. She currently has 882 career points entering her senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":582851,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/IMG_8101-crop-2759x1811-1673806392.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-582851" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='253656' first='Jalasia' last='Lewis']</strong> will provide production around the cup and inside the paint area. She averaged 8.6 ppg and 7.5 rebounds last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='371890' first='Samora' last='Moody']</strong> is back for her junior season after averaging 11.2 ppg last season. The Lady Yellow Jackets finished (18-9) a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hillcrest HS (Simpsonville)</strong> - The Lady Rams finished just (2-15) a season ago. Things can only go up from here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":677428,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/E97DAB42-21BA-4F02-8AD8-FCED80D05F57.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-677428" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>JL Mann HS</strong> - The Lady Patriots added several new faces this past off season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='196052' first='Breah' last='Franks']</strong> a left-handed post player is back in the Palmetto State after playing at Quality Education Academy (NC) a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='387003' first='Anastasia' last='Gillam']</strong> has piled up some numbers over the past few years a Calhoun Falls Charter. Freshman guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='610424' first='Jade' last='Hailstock']</strong> makes her move to the Lady Patriots after playing last season at Legacy Early College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":582903,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/IMG_8350-crop-3701x2430-1673809960.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-582903" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='303245' first='Caitlin' last='Bowling']</strong> will provide some team leadership from the backcourt. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='610465' first='Olivia' last='McKinney']</strong> 7.5 ppg and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='610464' first='Imari' last='Richardson']</strong> 11 ppg and 10 rebounds provide good production to this Lady Patriots roster this season. Look for this program to make some improvements in the win column this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":783415,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/eZy-Watermark_11-10-2023_07-59-42-4560AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-783415" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mauldin HS</strong> - The Lady Mavericks won the Class 5A State Championship a season ago. The pieces look to be in place again this season to make another deep run into the playoffs. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='185426' first='Delilah' last='Soltys']</strong> is just one of the several returners back on this talented roster. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='417083' first='Kaylin' last='Cloud']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='606873' first='Destiny' last='Mattison']</strong> will help anchor the front court this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='468191' first='Zara' last='Leamon']</strong> brings great versatility to the floor for the Lady Mavericks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":745289,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/492-Imani-McIver-e1692514176101.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-745289" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freshman forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='610426' first='Imani' last='Mciver'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='651706' first='Jazaria' last='Jones']</strong> will see plenty of minutes this season. The talent is here for this program to make another trip to March in Florence this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":675495,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/8258EC45-4614-4811-831A-D9894E2A8C48.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-675495" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Riverside HS</strong> - The Lady Warriors finished (20-7) and runner up to Wade Hampton HS in the region. Sophomore guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='371196' first='Kyndal' last='Haroski']</strong> averaged 17.8 ppg last season while connecting on 40% (83-209) from downtown. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='518659' first='Hannah' last='Halt'] </strong>a senior guard averaged 6.8 ppg and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='682871' first='Madison' last='Garrido']</strong> will provide some minutes from the backcourt this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":677404,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/858A1338-43A8-4DB4-83DE-5D497F72C5F7.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-677404" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='414178' first='Elly' last='Trickett'] </strong>is back in the post to provide production around the bucket. She averaged 10.7 ppg and 6.8 rebounds a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='677958' first='Aylissa' last='Pelzer'] </strong>a left-handed post player showed some really good flashes this past summer on the Grassroots Circuit. She and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='567030' first='Sophia' last='Powell'] </strong>will provide some help around the paint area this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Southside HS (Greenville)</strong> - The Lady Tigers finished (27-4) last season under Head Coach Milton Parks. Several players have moved onto college including Kamari Thompson, Lauren Wearbon and Kamya Hatten. Who will step up this season for the Black and Orange? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":633619,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/D32FC802-1556-45A1-8153-17F12D590004.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-633619" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Southside Christian</strong> <strong>(Simpsonville)</strong> - The Lady Sabres finished (9-8) a season ago. [player_tooltip player_id='387116' first='<strong>Devyn' last='Blackwell</strong>'] a sophomore provides some good production around the paint area for the Simpsonville based school. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":446999,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/06/IMG_8182-scaled.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-446999" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>St Joseph's</strong> - The Lady Knights lost <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='380651' first='Ginny' last='Anne Dumont'] </strong>to Eastside HS. The Lady Knights finished (15-10) a season ago.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='380650' first='Tiffany' last='Helmer']</strong> will have to step up her game after averaging 9.8 ppg a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Travelers Rest HS</strong> - The Devildogs were (11-13) a season ago. <strong>Gabriella Huskey</strong> a senior combo guard averaged 10.8 ppg last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='371550' first='Jadin' last='Dandy']</strong> returns to the fold after averaging 9.2 ppg and 6.3 rebounds a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":633448,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/D89E4774-82E4-4985-BAF7-18A76AA6F3FA.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-633448" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wade Hampton HS</strong> - The Lady Generals won the region a season ago and finished (20-6) overall. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='280575' first='Quinasia' last='Abercrombie']</strong> is back for her senior season after winning the Class 4A State Player of the Year. She averaged 21.8 ppg, 14 rebounds and 4 steals a season ago. Abercrombie enters her senior season with 1,101 career points and 814 rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":582845,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/IMG_7960-crop-3226x2118-1673805684.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-582845" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='375908' first='Reagan' last='Buff']</strong> a sophomore provides some solid shooting from the perimeter for the Lady Generals. The left-handed guard can really knockdown the 3-ball when given the opportunity. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='264980' first='Lucy' last='Brewer']</strong> will be another name to keep an eye on from here for the Lady Generals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":555830,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/11/71BBAF68-2A0E-4D11-9F61-97C9F9334685-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-555830" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Woodmont HS </strong>- The Lady wildcats finished (20-7) a season ago. Senior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='176613' first='Trinity' last='Nesbitt']</strong> anchors the front line after averaging 11.3 ppg and 8.1 rebounds a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='331883' first='Shemaiyah' last='Earle']</strong> and sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='555429' first='Tyana' last='Pullman']</strong> will provide plenty of help on the glass and inside the paint this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='331884' first='Q'nigue' last='Chambers']</strong> and junior <strong>Gabriel Stewart </strong>will anchor down the backcourt. Can the Lady Wildcats make a run this season in the playoffs? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->