Road to the Chip: Hoop State Happenings
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Prep Girls Hoops spent the day on Saturday down in Florence, SC taking in the #RoadToTheChip 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…
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Continue ReadingPrep Girls Hoops spent the day on Saturday down in Florence, SC taking in the #RoadToTheChip 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.
1 of 1 Academy Cruises in Nightcap:
1 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. 1 of 1 Academy would pull away and win 72-50 in the final game of the day here at the #RoadToTheChip
Junior Alana Hankerson Alana Hankerson 5'6" | PG 1 of 1 Prep | 2025 State NC 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.
Jeta North Jeta North 6'0" | PF 1 of 1 Prep | 2026 State NC , Reese Fritz Reese Fritz 5'8" | SG 1 Of 1 Prep | 2024 State NC and Caroline Donaldson Caroline Donaldson 5'11" | PF 1 Of 1 Prep | 2024 NC all added 11 points apiece in the win. Kenedi Dixon Kenedi Dixon 5'9" | SF 1 of 1 | 2026 NC added 9 points while Alyssa Hankerson Alyssa Hankerson 5'6" | SG Charlotte Country Day (1 of 1 Prep) | 2025 State NC chipped in with 8 points.
Oak City Prep Prevails:
Oak City Prep defeated Lab City here today 60-40. Oak City Prep received very balanced scoring from Junior guard Sanai Cole Sanai Cole 5'7" | PG Millbrook | Oak City Prep | 2025 State NC 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 Chloe Crawford an athletic forward finished with 9 points in the win. Sophomore guard Sami Ward Sami Ward 5'8" | CG Oak City Prep | 2026 State NC added 8 points.
Junior forward Sky Donaie Sky Donaie 6'1" | SF Oak City Prep | 2025 State NC 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.
1 of 1 Academy Future Plays Well:
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. Scarlett Krause (2028) played well inside the paint area today on her way to scoring 20 points. Mazie Parker will be a member of the 2030 class finished with 13 points today. Parker made several three-pointers along the way. The 1 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.
Lab University Prep falls to Oak City Prep:
Senior guard Makayla Minshall Makayla Minshall 5'7" | PG Lab University | 2024 NC 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.
Some names to monitor down the road here are Sophie Dumler, Faith Bekich, Loliah Smith Loliah Smith 6'0" | C Lab University | 2027 NC , Kali Dancy and Sakeenah Odom-Pollard