Around the State: Calhoun-Orangeburg Counties

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops continues its work around the Palmetto State. Next stop is over to Calhoun and Orangeburg Counties just south of the Midlands. Who are some of the players to take a look at in this area? Well, Prep Girls Hoops has you covered once again all year long. <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 Counties:</em></strong> Bethune-Bowman HS, Calhoun Academy, Calhoun County HS, Edisto HS, Holly Hill Academy, Hunter-Kinard-Tyler HS, Lake Marion HS, North HS, Orangeburg Prep and Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":838003,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/IMG_7806.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-838003" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bethune-Bowman HS</strong>: The Lady Mohawks finished (16-9) a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831284' first='Zaniyah' last='Pelzer']</strong> makes the Lady Mohawks go. Pelzer is back in the maroon and gold this season after averaging 9.9 ppg and 4.1 rebounds a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Calhoun Academy</strong>: The Lady Cavaliers had a rough season last year and finished (2-17). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Calhoun County HS</strong>: The Lady Saints will rely on youngster <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1040957' first='Cassidy' last='Pough']</strong> down in the middle this season. Pough just a sophomore averaged 8.1 ppg, 8.8 rebounds and 3.1 steals as a All-Region performer a season ago. Cassidy also plays volleyball and runs track in the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Edisto HS (Cordova)</strong>: The Lady Cougars finished (7-13) last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Holly Hill Academy</strong>: The Lady Raiders saw tough times a year ago finishing just (3-17). The Lady Raiders play in SCISA Class 1A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":670065,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/5E4A1C6F-F8E5-4D28-B084-47131AEF03D4.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-670065" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hunter-Kinard-Tyler HS</strong>: The Lady Trojans (17-6) a season ago have a solid 1-2 punch in senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='589678' first='Tilayiza' last='Youmans'] </strong>and freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='838330' first='Aysiah' last='Bonaparte']</strong>. Youmans a very well-rounded athlete plays 4 sports at H-K-T averaged 17.7 ppg, 8.7 rebounds and 4.5 steals a season ago. Tilayiza is a very athletic player who likes to play the game in attack mode at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":828647,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_7096.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-828647" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bonaparte averaged 11.9 ppg last season looks to be part of the future for this Lady Trojans with fellow classmates <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1040961' first='Jarviah' last='Davis']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1040965' first='Kailen' last='Grant']</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lake Marion HS (Santee)</strong>: The Lady Gators will look for <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1040958' first='Harmony' last='McCaskill']</strong> an incoming freshman to provide scoring punch. Harmony averaged 7.2 ppg last season as an 8th grader. <strong>Teonna Allen</strong> is back for her senior season after averaging 7 ppg, 4.6 rebounds and 3 assists last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":925715,"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_10-38-24-2350AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-925715" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North HS</strong>: The Lady Eagles and Head Coach I'rek Hartwell finished just (6-15) last season. This off season the Lady Eagles added<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='405365' first='Kailen' last='Parks']</strong> from Lexington HS. Parks really needs to stay healthy for the Lady Eagles this season. Her father Keith directs the boy's basketball program at North HS. Parks brings the ability to score the ball inside-out at times to the table. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":823816,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_6333.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-823816" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='840353' first='Alayshia' last='Mack']</strong> a junior averaged 11.8 ppg last season while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='823921' first='Amariyah' last='Calloway']</strong> 6.8 ppg and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='582734' first='Coco' last='Charley']</strong> 5.6 ppg saw plenty of action. The Lady Eagles will have plenty of scoring opportunities this coming season and will surely improve on that record from a season ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Orangeburg Prep</strong>: The Lady Indians lost in the SCISA State Tourney last season to John Paul II 46-41. The Lady Indians finished (20-1) under longtime Head Coach Jan Stoudenmire. Who will step up and lead the way this season for Orangeburg Prep? <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='460546' first='Jane' last='Walker Yonce']</strong> is back for her senior season. Count on this though expect to see the Lady Indians in every game this season with the unselfish play and team concept that Stoudenmire has in her program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":450808,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/06/IMG_8305-scaled-crop-2390x1569-1656123845.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-450808" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS</strong>: The Bruinettes lost<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='569795' first='Joliyah' last='Robinson']</strong> this off season to Ridge View HS. Head Coach Cedrick Simpson will have to find some scoring production this season. Post [player_tooltip player_id='452368' first='<strong>Divona' last='Rumph</strong>'] will have to step up her game to provide more scoring production from inside the paint. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='452371' first='Harmoni' last='Williams']</strong> will be a name to watch from the backcourt this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->