Around the State: Lexington County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops is in the Midlands checking out Lexington County. Who are some of these players here in the center of the Palmetto State. Well, we here at Prep Girls Hoops have you covered. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> today for all the latest action on the site.<strong><em> #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the County: </em></strong>Airport HS, Batesburg-Leesville HS, Brookland-Cayce HS, Gilbert HS, Gray Collegiate, Lexington HS, Northside Christian, Pelion HS, River Bluff HS and White Knoll HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":673009,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/1A1F5E16-2FE8-4BB0-A41A-3FF13CC1A410.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-673009" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Airport HS (West Columbia)</strong> - The Eagles might be able to surprise some teams this season. Watch out for Seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='585011' first='Santana' last='Reese']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='582739' first='Keyosha' last='Hammond']</strong> and Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='239025' first='Ja'sia' last='Booth']</strong> to lead the way. Reese plays the game with a great motor and energy at all times. Santana averaged 12.2 ppg, 7.1 rebounds and 3.5 steals a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":673011,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/9E7B0674-02DA-4E04-8354-BCB4C87D4A14.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-673011" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hammond made the move this past off season from nearby North HS in Orangeburg County. Keyosha has the ability to make shots from behind the three-point line. She averaged 19.3 ppg a season ago at the Class 1A level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":673008,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/72813B91-04A5-4146-8B51-672DABE7BBB7.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-673008" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Booth is just a junior and has missed time in the past with an injury. Ja'sia averaged 8.5 ppg, 7.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists last season for the Lady Eagles. She has the ability to get to the cup and make plays for herself and her teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Batesburg-Leesville HS</strong> - The Lady Panthers were (7-13) a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brookland-Cayce HS</strong> - The Lady Bearcats finished just (1-20) last season. Things can only go up this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":582746,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/F5B1E136-F757-414B-B6BA-F47053B5F285.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-582746" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gilbert HS</strong> - The Lady Indians (13-12) will rely on left-handed slashing guard-forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='582740' first='Ahleria' last='Leaphart']</strong> for senior leadership. Leaphart a had a really strong showing at the SCBCA Elite Camp last month. She averaged 14 ppg, 6 steals, 5.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists last season. Leaphart manufactures a lot of scoring opportunities by playing active in the passing lanes. Ahleria likes to play her best basketball attacking the cup and baseline. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":582748,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/31862CF4-9A50-484D-A632-E3E6E2C4607D.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-582748" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='582736' first='Kylie' last='Morton']</strong> should provide some punch from the perimeter this season for the Lady Indians. Morton averaged 7.2 ppg and 5.4 rebounds from out top last season as a freshman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":677756,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/6E3D53A9-6EFA-4B05-98B3-1138A9A322E5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-677756" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gray Collegiate</strong> - The Lady War Eagles won their 1st Class 2A State Championship a season ago and finished the season at (22-6) under Head Coach Brandon Wallace. The Lady War Eagles defeated Bishop England 40-32 in the State Championship Game. Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='185424' first='Jordan' last='Mintz']</strong> is back in the backcourt this season. She really looks to bring good on the ball pressure at times. Jordan averaged 8.6 ppg last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":760084,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/IMG_0673.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-760084" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='242933' first='Kadence' last='Walker-Lee'] </strong>returns in the paint. Kadence brings so much energy and effort every time she touches the floor. She has no problems jumping on the deck for loose balls, taking charges, rebounding in traffic on both ends of the court. Kadence is the ultimate blue-collar player who delivers results around the paint. Walker-Lee averaged 10.3 ppg and 8.1 rebounds a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":453024,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/06/E2C9AE6C-0C27-4C9A-9E1A-FF796E74C2AA-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-453024" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207409' first='Karlee' last='Phelps']</strong> is back here for the Lady War Eagles. Prep Girls Hoops hasn't seen Phelps since the end of last season. Karlee can step-out and face-up from the short corner. She tends to play the game with a bit of a mean streak at times. Phelps averaged 5 ppg and 3.3 rebounds last season - look for those numbers to climb this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":781874,"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_09-10-2023_05-39-42-6060PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-781874" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The War Eagles have more talent on the roster including <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401008' first='Diamond' last='Tatum']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='736428' first='Alivia' last='Barnwell']</strong> and youngster <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='562062' first='Raina' last='Mayers']</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":675493,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/FD2347E6-AFF5-4A0D-B405-BE05753BAA83.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-675493" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lexington HS </strong>- The Lady Wildcats (20-7) lost to Mauldin HS 46-43 in the State Playoffs a season ago. The Lady Wildcats have a full roster of talent coming back this season and losing some key players o graduaion. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='805428' first='Jordan' last='Cuttino']</strong> is back in the fold this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='452367' first='Sydni' last='Anderson']</strong> a post player made the move over from nearby White Knoll HS. Anderson averaged 9 ppg, 6.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks last season for the Lady Timberwolves last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":674638,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/164A2433-AA0A-4DE3-9BA0-169B7DA4D516.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-674638" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='560668' first='Evie' last='Godfrey']</strong> saw plenty of minutes last season as an 8th grader on the varsity level. Godfrey plays the game fearless at times and quite mature for her age. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":356934,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/11/99129851-D745-4496-8105-5AB9F4A9A138.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-356934" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Wildcats also will have the services of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='405365' first='Kailen' last='Parks']</strong> who missed all of last season with a injury and Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='356922' first='Charlize' last='Misick-Rivas'].</strong> Charlize averaged 5.8 ppg and 6.6 rebounds from the paint area last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Northside Christian (Lexington)</strong> - The Lady Crusaders finished (5-14) and lost to Greenwood Christian 43-37 in the SCISA Playoffs last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pelion HS</strong> - The Lady Panthers finished (12-14) a season ago. Who will replace <strong>Camron Fields</strong> who graduated after leading the way with 20.3 ppg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":450803,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/06/IMG_8287-scaled-crop-2376x1560-1656123663.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-450803" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>River Bluff HS</strong> - How will the Lady Gators fare this coming season? Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='520657' first='Chaelyn' last='Tifre']</strong> will be a name to follow here for the Lady Gators. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Swansea HS</strong> - The Lady Tigers finished (15-9) a season ago. The Lady Tigers return <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='805427' first='Iyanna' last='Butler']</strong> down in the paint. Butler just a freshman averaged 7.7 ppg and 5.6 rebounds as a middle schooler last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":670069,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/00FC3B3E-A377-4F3E-98A1-D56E460D5A81.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-670069" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>White Knoll HS</strong> - The Lady Timberwolves will rely on the backcourt play of guards <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='670041' first='Vanessa' last='Borrero-Garcia']</strong> and junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='558730' first='Shaelyn' last='Hayes']</strong> this season for Head Coach Coretta Ferguson to provide production. Who else will step up and provide some scoring and rebounding this season? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->