MLK Bash: Game Results

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops took in the action here today at Eau Claire HS in Columbia for the MLK Bash. Who were the winners here today? Take a look right here on your source for girl's basketball coverage all year long. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> today to the site and remember to<strong> <em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Westwood HS 50 Lower Richland HS 44</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":837985,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_13-01-2024_08-35-57-5850PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-837985" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Redhawks started off the MLK Bash with a win today over the Diamond Hornets. Junior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='356925' first='Destiny' last='Omeire']</strong> led the way with 17 points. Destiny came up with some big shots in the second half to help secure the win. Senior point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='198125' first='Makiah' last='Thompson']</strong> finished with 12 points while converting 9-10 free throws. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":837989,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_13-01-2024_08-35-42-3540PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-837989" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Diamond Hornets were led by junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496217' first='Chi'nya' last='Isaac']</strong> with 20 points. Issac finished with 4 rebounds and 4 assists along the way. Chi'nya was able to get the rock into the gaps here today while using some effective bounce passes along the way. Post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831277' first='Taelor' last='Hiller-Johnson']</strong> finished with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Andrew Jackson HS (Kershaw) 68 Military Magnet 56</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":837980,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_13-01-2024_08-33-45-2340PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-837980" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Volunteers a solid contender in Class 2A this season defeated the Milli Mag Eagles here today. Junior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='175322' first='Tamia' last='Watkins']</strong> continued her hot play with 28 points and 15 rebounds. Watkins connected on 14-19 free throws here today. Sophomore duo <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='383418' first='Ni'yonna' last='Asbelle']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='496215' first='Ayona' last='Alexander'] </strong>both finished with 13 points apiece. Alexander finished with 13 rebounds to boot for the Lady Volunteers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":837991,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_13-01-2024_08-32-59-4340PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-837991" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Eagles have played in the past 4 Class 1A State Championship Games and won the past 3 of them. Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='196266' first='Dream' last='Watson']</strong> finished with 17 points while wing player<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='252502' first='Sabri' last='Mitchell'] </strong>added 12 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>South Pointe HS 64 A.C. Flora HS</em></strong> <strong><em>49</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Stallions saw 4 players hit double digits today. Freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='324542' first='JaNyia' last='Cunningham']</strong> scored 21 points while claiming 12 rebounds. Cunningham was punishing defenders inside with her physical play. Senior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='199696' first='Victoria' last='Morris'] </strong>finished with 16 points and 15 rebounds. Morris recently went over 1,000 career points did all of her work around the paint area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":837993,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_13-01-2024_08-34-51-4030PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-837993" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='429828' first='Kaleigh' last='Lucas']</strong> is just an 8th grader but surely plays beyond her years at times. Lucas finished with 16 points while junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='185416' first='Serenity' last='Woods']</strong> chipped in with 11 points. Just 4 players scored the ball today for the Lady Stallions. South Pointe HS moves to (14-2) on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":837973,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_13-01-2024_08-32-44-4830PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-837973" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Falcons fall to (13-5) after today. Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='185224' first='Terriana' last='Gray']</strong> finished with 15 points. Gray in the started the day at 1,489 points. She currently has 1,504 points now after today. Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496281' first='Skylar' last='McCray']</strong> chipped in with 10 points while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='429827' first='Tamira' last='Delaney']</strong> added 8 points and 6 rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Wren HS (Piedmont) 51 Ridge View HS</em></strong> <strong><em>36</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":837990,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_13-01-2024_08-37-38-2660PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-837990" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Hurricanes made the trip down to the Midlands and picked up a win over the Lady Blazers. UNC-Asheville commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='175308' first='Raina' last='McGowens']</strong> finished with 21 points in the win. Senior post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='268139' first='Deyana' last='Hayes']</strong> added 14 points and 6 rebounds in the win. Senior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='175339' first='Olivia' last='Randolph']</strong> finished with 9 points and 7 rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":837981,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_13-01-2024_08-38-09-5190PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-837981" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Blazers battled all game long but were outscored 19-8 in the final quarter. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='358290' first='Lucia' last='Bailey'] </strong>finished with 9 points while Senior post <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='358292' first='Destiny' last='Drakeford']</strong> added 8 points and 9 rebounds in the loss. The Lady Blazers fall to (10-7) on the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>North Augusta HS 34 Gray Collegiate 25 </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":837986,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_13-01-2024_08-36-12-4930PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-837986" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game really started slow with the Lady Yellow Jackets leading 4-2 at the end of the 1st quarter. North Augusta HS played just 5 players all game long - NO substitute players at all. Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='350281' first='Celena' last='Grant']</strong> is a physical player who really likes to get downhill to the basket at times. Grant finished with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals today. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='305000' first='Madison' last='McCain'] </strong>finished with 10 points and 6 rebounds around the paint area. North Augusta HS moves to (14-5) on the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":837978,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_13-01-2024_08-36-29-0150PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-837978" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady War Eagles played just 6 players here today. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='185424' first='Jordan' last='Mintz'] </strong>was not in uniform here today. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='242933' first='Kadence' last='Walker-Lee']</strong> finished with 9 points and 6 rebounds. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207409' first='Karlee' last='Phelps']</strong> and point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401008' first='Diamond' last='Tatum']</strong> both added 6 points apiece for Gray Collegiate (7-7). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Camden HS 64 Hilton Head Christian</em></strong><em><strong> </strong></em><strong><em>32</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":837975,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_13-01-2024_08-39-23-8120PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-837975" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Bulldogs led 13-9 at the end of the first quarter before pulling away to a 35-13 halftime lead. Camden HS would cruise to victory behind <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='171798' first='Joyce' last='Edwards']</strong> a University of South Carolina signee with 32 points and 14 rebounds. Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='175325' first='Morgan' last='Champion'] </strong>finished with 14 points while connecting on 4 three-pointers here tonight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":837983,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_13-01-2024_08-37-06-5160PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-837983" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Eagles got 12 points from senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='171803' first='Tamya' last='Hutchinson']</strong> today. Senior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='173002' first='Morgan' last='Scott'] </strong>finished with 10 points. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='197060' first='Devon' last='Yarde']</strong> a fellow senior guard finished with 7 points. The Lady Eagles will look to win a 5th straight SCISA State Championship come this March. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->