Around the State: Aiken County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let the fun begin and the tour Around the State. Who's Next? Let's head off to Aiken County and see the talent in this western county located on the Georgia State Line. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% on your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the County: </em></strong>Aiken HS, Fox Creek HS, Midland Valley HS, North Augusta HS, Ridge Spring-Monetta HS, Silver Bluff HS, South Aiken HS and Wagener-Salley HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":991578,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/09/IMG_9315_399d7a.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-991578" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aiken HS</strong>: The Fighting Green Hornets finished (14-8) a season ago. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='558729' first='Malasia' last='Jamison']</strong> is back to patrol the paint. She averaged 14.6 ppg and 9.8 rebounds last season. Malasia will drop the short baseline jumper and fill the lane in transition. She has quick feet to finish around the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":926531,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_17-06-2024_02-11-13-7570PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-926531" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='925564' first='Azaria' last='Sapp']</strong> is going to be a good one. She averaged 8.7 ppg and 5.1 rebounds last season while attending Schofield M.S. as an 8th grader. Sapp is a physical guard who likes to get downhill with the ball. She will jump on the floor for a loose ball at any time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fox Creek HS</strong>: The Predators finished (7-16) a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='873915' first='Jada' last='Jennings']</strong> is back at point guard to run the show after averaging 11.4 ppg a season ago. Sophomore <strong>Maya Kryshtalowych</strong> averaged 8.5 ppg and 7.2 rebounds from the forward position a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Midland Valley HS</strong>: The Lady Mustangs can only go up after finishing (5-19) a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":993694,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/09/IMG_9297.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-993694" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Augusta HS</strong>: The Lady Yellow Jackets have plenty of talent once again for Head Coach Al Young. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='305000' first='Madison' last='McCain']</strong> returns down on the block. Madison averaged 8.6 ppg and 6.8 rebounds a season ago. She brings toughness and a willingness to work inside. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='304999' first='Messiah' last='Williams']</strong> is long and rangy rim protector for the Lady Yellow Jackets. Messiah is better known for her defensive presence. She averaged 7.3 rebounds a game last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":858909,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/02/IMG_2304-crop-3975x2610-1708577750.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-858909" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='350281' first='Celena' last='Grant']</strong> the #1 player in the 2026 Palmetto State Class is back. Grant can really drive through defenders and play physical getting the rock downhill. She can be a nightmare at times to match up with on the floor. Celena averaged 12.3 ppg and 7.1 rebounds last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":838220,"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_14-01-2024_01-30-20-2290PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-838220" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> The talent doesn't stop there at all. North Augusta HS has the #4 player in the 2027 Palmetto State Class in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='444371' first='Ashley' last='Walker']</strong>. Walker brings toughness and versatility to the floor. She scores around the rim and finishes through contact. Ashley averaged 12.4 ppg last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Yellow Jackets finished (23-6) a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":828649,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_7092-2-crop-3022x1984-1703756743.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-828649" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ridge Spring-Monetta HS</strong>: The Lady Trojans have plenty of talent this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='766375' first='Taylah' last='Leaphart']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='766376' first='Bri' last='Hendley']</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='766378' first='Kennedy' last='Ligons']</strong> a member of the 2028 Class returns. Leaphart a junior averaged 12.2 ppg last season while Ligons averaged 9.4 ppg and 7.3 rebounds as an 8th grader a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Silver Bluff HS</strong>: The Lady Bulldogs look to be in rebuilding mode this season. Former Head Coach Chasen Redd as left to be an assistant coach at Aiken HS on the boy's side. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>South Aiken HS</strong>: The Lady Thoroughbreds finished (11-13) under Russell Felton Sr last season. This season will rely on few transfers and a young roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wagener-Salley HS</strong>: The Lady War Eagles finished (3-19) a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->