Battle of the Lowcountry: Final Thoughts

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The basketball season has officially started here in the Palmetto State. Prep Girls Hoops took in the action down in Charleston at the Battle of the Lowcountry hosted by Cathedral Academy. The 4-day event saw 3 games played on Sunday…
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SubscribeThe basketball season has officially started here in the Palmetto State. Prep Girls Hoops took in the action down in Charleston at the Battle of the Lowcountry hosted by Cathedral Academy. The 4-day event saw 3 games played on Sunday afternoon down in Chuck Town. Let’s take a look right here on some of the action. SUBSCRIBE today to your #1 source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. #RecruitThePalmettoState
Suddeth Has Big Game:

Junior
Cokey Suddeth
Cokey
Suddeth
6'0" | SF
Palmetto Christian Academy | 2025
State
SC
did everything possible to keep her Palmetto Christian Academy Lady Eagles squad in the game vs Porter Gaud. Palmetto Christian Academy lost a close one 42-40 to Porter Gaud on Sunday afternoon. Cokey finished with 30 points according to my unofficial stats here today. Suddeth was looking to drive the ball to the basket or simply knockdown the short jumper from time to time. Cokey collected several points from the foul line with her ability to absorb contact on the way to the bucket.
The Lady Eagles finished the event a (1-2) at the Battle of the Lowcountry.
Lady Cyclones Under New Leadership This Season:

The Porter Gaud Lady Cyclones have a new Head Coach in Chris Evans. Evans takes over for longtime head coach Kevin Ziman. The Lady Cyclones got strong play from
Perry Chambers
Perry
Chambers
6'3" | C
Porter Gaud | 2025
State
SC
here today in a win over Palmetto Christian Academy. Chambers a long and rangy forward really likes to play her game face-up to the basket. Perry was able to challenge shots on the defensive end of the floor at times. She really likes to handle the rock 1-2 dribbles from the top of the key to the cup.
Left-handed forward
Leah Creaturo
Leah
Creaturo
5'9" | PF
Porter Gaud | 2024
State
SC
finished with 8 points in the win. Creaturo plays her best basketball close to the cup for the Lady Cyclones. She was able to finish a few baskets around the rim here today. Left-handed shooting guard MacKenzie Sellers finished with 8 points while junior guard
Grayson Hariri
Grayson
Hariri
5'8" | SG
Porter Gaud | 2025
State
SC
chipped in with 6 points in the win.
Can Cathedral Academy Repeat in SCISA Class 2A?:

The Lady Generals defeated John Paul II on Sunday afternoon 48-36. The Lady Generals (2-1) received strong play from Sophomore guard
Paige Pouyat
Paige
Pouyat
5'7" | SG
Cathedral Academy | 2026
State
SC
. Pouyat finished with 17 points while on a handful of three-pointers here today. Paige plays the game with a good basketball IQ and understands on where to be on the floor at all times. Pouyat brings a pass first guard mentality to the floor. She’s the ultimate team player and at the end of the night she will stuff the stat sheet.

Seniors
Claire Griffin
Claire
Griffin
5'8" | SF
Cathedral Academy | 2024
State
SC
and
Jalyn Almeida
Jalyn
Almeida
5'3" | PG
Cathedral Academy | 2024
State
SC
bring plenty of experience to this Lady Generals roster. Griffin really looks to play the game with a bit of a mean streak at times on the floor. Claire will play the game aggressive and very active at all times. Griffin finished with 13 points in the win over John Paul II.
Almeida a guard finished with 8 points in the win. Almeida is best suited as a catch-shoot or spot-up shooter on the wing for the Lady Generals.
Can the Lady Generals make another run this season in SCISA Class 2A?
Lady Bengals Take Championship:
Lucy Beckham HS Lady Bengals defeated James Island HS in the nightcap 46-39 to win the championship. The Lady Bengals finished the weekend at (3-0). Sophomore forward Lindsey Meslow led the way with 14 points while
Molly Seifert
Molly
Seifert
5'7" | SG
Lucy Beckham | 2026
State
SC
and Charlotte Newkirk both added 11 points. Junior post player
Annabelle Cox
Annabelle
Cox
5'10" | PF
Lucy Beckham | 2025
State
SC
added 8 points. The Lady Bengals were without the services of a few other key players this weekend.
Senior guard
Andrea Duncan
Andrea
Duncan
5'7" | PG
James Island | 2024
State
SC
led the way for the Lady Trojans with 17 points in the loss.