Road to the Chip: Hoop State Happenings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops spent the day on Saturday down in Florence, SC taking in the <strong><em>#RoadToTheChip</em></strong> at Wilson HS. The event featured 5 games from teams in the Carolinas and Tennessee. Let's dive into some coverage from teams here in the Hoop State that were in attendance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='713552' first='1' last='of 1'] Academy Cruises in Nightcap: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='713552' first='1' last='of 1'] Academy started off slow trailing 24-12 at the end of the first quarter last night vs the host Wilson HS. The red and black picked it up in the second quarter and outscored the host 16-3 to lead 30-27 at the halftime break. [program_tooltip program_id='713552' first='1' last='of 1'] Academy would pull away and win 72-50 in the final game of the day here at the <strong><em>#RoadToTheChip </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":842087,"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_21-01-2024_04-05-30-0960AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-842087" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='242934' first='Alana' last='Hankerson']</strong> led the way with 15 points in the win. Alana was able to push the ball night long up the floor in transition and race to the basket. She really looks to thrive in the up-tempo style of play. Alana finished at the rim with both hands here today while never leaving the court it seemed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":842102,"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_21-01-2024_04-04-58-5880AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-842102" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='509518' first='Jeta' last='North']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='390859' first='Reese' last='Fritz']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='675117' first='Caroline' last='Donaldson']</strong> all added 11 points apiece in the win.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='767773' first='Kenedi' last='Dixon']</strong> added 9 points while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='267232' first='Alyssa' last='Hankerson']</strong> chipped in with 8 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Oak City Prep Prevails:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":842096,"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_21-01-2024_04-08-09-7010AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-842096" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oak City Prep defeated Lab City here today 60-40. Oak City Prep received very balanced scoring from Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285948' first='Sanai' last='Cole']</strong> who led the way with 13 points. Cole really plays the game in attack mode when she is not dropping short mid-range jumpers. Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1219552' first='Chloe' last='Crawford']</strong> an athletic forward finished with 9 points in the win. Sophomore guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='573558' first='Sami' last='Ward']</strong> added 8 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":842098,"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_21-01-2024_04-07-04-0230AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-842098" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285947' first='Sky' last='Donaie']</strong> finished with 7 points. Donaie played very active in the passing lanes and picking up several deflections along the way. She runs the floor and fills the lane in transition very well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='713552' first='1' last='of 1'] Academy Future Plays Well: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":842081,"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_21-01-2024_04-11-56-6100AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-842081" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Future squad led 36-27 at the halftime break over Atlantic Collegiate Academy (SC). The team consist of all 8th graders (2028) and one member of the 7th grader and yes, a 6th grader. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1120334' first='Scarlett' last='Krause']</strong> (2028) played well inside the paint area today on her way to scoring 20 points. <strong>Mazie Parker</strong> will be a member of the 2030 class finished with 13 points today. Parker made several three-pointers along the way. The [program_tooltip program_id='713552' first='1' last='of 1'] Academy Future squad played with just 6 girls here today. Very strong showing and certainly some names for the Future in the Hoop State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lab University Prep falls to Oak City Prep: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='867352' first='Makayla' last='Minshall']</strong> arrived just 3 weeks ago in the United States from Sydney, Australia. Minshall finished with 22 points here today for her squad. Makayla has a very good understanding of the game and really looks to play aggressive. She really knows how to utilize the bounce pass which is a lost art these days. Makayla really looks to make that extra pass and rarely left the floor at all today. She is the only senior on this squad consisted of sophomore, freshman, a 7th grader and a 6th grader. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":842074,"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_21-01-2024_04-09-54-2830AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-842074" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some names to monitor down the road here are <strong>Sophie Dumler</strong>,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='928365' first='Faith' last='Bekich']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='890634' first='Loliah' last='Smith']</strong>, <strong>Kali Dancy</strong> and <strong>Sakeenah Odom-Pollard</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->