Around the State: Berkeley County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops makes a trip down to the Lowcountry and Berkeley County just outside the Charleston area. Well, this would be a great time to jump on board and<em> <strong>SUBSCRIBE today. Use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% on your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the County</em></strong>: Berkeley HS, Cane Bay HS, Cross HS, Goose Creek HS, Northwood Academy, Stratford HS, St John's Christian Academy and Timberland HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":927187,"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_18-06-2024_07-07-04-4960AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-927187" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Berkeley HS (Moncks Corner)</strong>: The Lady Stags could look to make a deep run into the playoffs this season. The Lady Stags return plenty of firepower and talent from last year and have added several new pieces this off season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='651705' first='Imani' last='Levey']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='365237' first='Amani' last='McCray']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='662508' first='Madison' last='Thomas']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='672400' first='Kennedy' last='Caldwell']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='990020' first='Kaelynn' last='Caldwell']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='768684' first='Alaina' last='Carter'] </strong>all return to the team this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":925716,"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_16-06-2024_10-38-10-3160AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-925716" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='357552' first='Demi' last='Gray']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='357553' first='Aiyanna' last='Moses']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='258131' first='Natalia' last='Madison']</strong> have all made their way over from nearby Goose Creek HS. This roster will surely have plenty of depth this season depending on if everyone stays healthy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cane Bay HS</strong>: The Lady Cobras finished at (8-19) a season ago and lost <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='778131' first='LaChar' last='Lawrence'] </strong>to Ashley Ridge HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":596361,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_0737-crop-2141x1406-1675977240.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-596361" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cross HS</strong>: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='175391' first='Lauren' last='Middleton']</strong> is back for her senior season at the small Class 1A school in Berkeley County. Middleton who has been an instrumental part of the Lady Bulldogs program over the years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":926317,"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_05-04-01-4730AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-926317" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Goose Creek HS</strong>: The Lady Gators finished (19-9) a season ago under Head Coach Jabari Deas. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='493653' first='Saniya' last='Sanders']</strong> a left-handed senior guard is back. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='429823' first='Jalaiya' last='Jacobs']</strong> is back with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='659984' first='Celeste' last='Griffin']</strong> a shooting guard who saw good minutes a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='429831' first='Madeline' last='Dates']</strong> will be a new name to follow for the Lady Gators. Dates is a member of the 2029 Palmetto State Class and just an 8th grader this school year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":924716,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/IMG_8163.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-924716" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Northwood Academy (Summerville)</strong>: The Lady Chargers lost a heartbreaker to Heathwood Hall last season 58-56 in the SCISA Class 4A State Championship. <strong>Alayah Birch</strong> has graduated and headed off to Savannah State University. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='324560' first='Maliyah' last='Birch']</strong> will be handed the torch to lead the program for mom/Head Coach Ginnell Curtis. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":358802,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/11/3137B651-351B-4816-8EE6-A9B23EBA7D78.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-358802" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stratford HS (Goose Creek)</strong>: The Lady Knights have had hard times the past few seasons since playing in the Class 5A State Championship a few years back. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='529245' first='Ciara' last='Mustapher'] </strong>is still here for the Lady Knights. Ciara can really light it up when she gets things going from outside. Does she have supporting cast to help her this season? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>St John's Christian Academy (Moncks Corner)</strong>: Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1173496' first='Kylie' last='Finley'] </strong>had a really good season last year for the Lady Cavaliers. Finley averaged 16.4 ppg and 8 rebounds. The Lady Cavaliers finished the season at (9-15).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":570782,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/12/IMG_4816-crop-3394x2228-1671803430.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-570782" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Timberland HS (St Stephen)</strong>: The Lady Wolves will rely on junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992669' first='Zion' last='Prioleau']</strong> to lead the way this season. The Lady Wolves finished (11-11) last year. Zion a shooting guard averaged 11.5 ppg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->