Baron Classic: Top Performers and Tidbits

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops was in the gym for the day on Friday and was able to watch 4 games from the Baron Classic. Who were some of the Top Performers we saw today while in attendance? Let's check out some tidbits from the Baron Classic. Prep Girls Hoops is #1 source for girls' basketball coverage in the Palmetto State all year long. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> today to the site. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Epps Pulling Double Duty: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":819485,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_10-12-2023_08-04-32-1960AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-819485" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Will Epps is certainly busy this time of the year at Laurence Manning Academy. Epps is coaching the both the boys and girl's varsity teams this season. Epps a Laurence Manning Academy graduate has been a long-time boy's varsity coach before taking over the Lady Cats this off season. The Lady Cats will rely on left-handed guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='600160' first='Lyza' last='Pricklemyer']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='600161' first='Ashley' last='Rae Hodge']</strong> this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lady Highlanders Have 3 Players Score: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":819433,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_09-12-2023_02-09-01-1560AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-819433" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can Heathwood Hall repeat as the SCISA Class 4A State Champions this season? The Lady Highlanders rolled in the opener here vs Pinewood Prep with just 3 players scoring in the game. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='185040' first='Lauren' last='Jacobs']</strong> the #1 player in the 2025 Palmetto State Class was able to finish from all over the floor today on her way to 31 points. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='452092' first='Shamarie' last='Hayes']</strong> played extremely aggressive and was able to bully defenders on the way to the cup for 21 points today. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='216959' first='Sabreya' last='Monsanto']</strong> was able to finish drives to the cup in transition and just all-out hustle everyone on her way to 19 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Balanced Attack: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Orangeburg Prep Lady Indians are led by longtime Head Coach Jan Stoudemire who currently has over 725 career wins. The Lady Indians will be a player in SCISA Class 3A this season despite Hilton Head Christian looking to win its 5th straight championship overall. Any given night for the Lady Indians a different player can step-up and lead the way in the scorer's column. The Lady Indians execute while sharing the rock and moving the ball around the floor. They play from beginning to end until the final whistle blows at all times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lady Lions Off to Strong Start:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":819435,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_09-12-2023_02-09-18-0060AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-819435" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Augusta Christian (Martinez, GA) play in the SCISA Class 4A ranks. Prep Girls Hoops recognizes the Lady Lions players in the State of Georgia since the school is located there. The Lady Lions are off to a (8-1) start this season and led by a few seniors in<strong> Ryley Jolly </strong>and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='335894' first='Kaylee' last='Jackson']</strong>. Jolly plays the point guard and really looks to attack the cup. Jackson is a specialist from behind the three-point line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":819486,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_10-12-2023_08-05-02-7960AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-819486" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Lions added some frontcourt help this season in <strong>Taylor Booker</strong> and <strong>Avery Schwarz</strong>. Booker just a freshman moves very well around the floor. Taylor is very long and agile up and down the court. Schwarz moved into the area from Elmhurst, IL this past summer. Avery brings good versality to handling the rock up the floor and rebounding on both ends of the court. Schwarz plays the game very vocal while on the floor. This Lady Lions squad will surprise some teams on a given night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lady Eagles Look to Learn to Fly: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":819429,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_09-12-2023_02-09-55-6590AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-819429" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Florence Christian and Head Coach Neil Minton will be in a learning process this coming season. The future lies on freshman guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='563859' first='Emerson' last='Poston']. </strong>Poston will look to have to carry the load this season for the Lady Eagles program. Poston has a good feel for the game and some crafty passing skills for her young age. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->