Around the State: Florence County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops takes a trip up to the Pee Dee area of the Palmetto State to visit Florence County. What schools reside here in Florence County? Well, stay right here and jump on board after you <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today. 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>: Florence Christian, Hannah-Pamplico HS, Johnsonville HS, King's Academy, Lake City HS, South Florence HS, West Florence HS and Wilson HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":600248,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_1972-crop-3680x2416-1676738680.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-600248" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Florence Christian</strong>: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='563859' first='Emerson' last='Poston']</strong> and the Lady Eagles really struggled to score the ball last year. The Lady Eagles averaged just 27.1 ppg while Poston averaged 11.4 ppg and 8.1 rebounds. The Lady Eagles finished the season at (11-13) for Head Coach Neil Minton. Florence Christian has a full roster to return with no loss of graduation at all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hannah-Pamplico HS</strong>: The Lady Raiders suffered a (3-19) and the graduation loss of Jayla Graham. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Johnsonville HS</strong>: The Lady Flashes were (1-17) last season. Things can only get better and go up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>King's Academy (Florence)</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='431341' first='<strong>Kate' last='Buckley</strong>'] will need some help this season after being hurt during the volleyball season. Will she be able to go for hoop season? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":926314,"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_05-04-43-4110AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-926314" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lake City HS</strong>: The Lady Panthers have a good one in youngster <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='672385' first='Hannah' last='Riles']</strong> a member of the 2029 Palmetto State Class. Riles averaged 12.3 ppg last season as an 8th grader. Hannah shows to be one of the top prospects in this class of 2029. She plays the game at times with good court vision and a step ahead of her teammates on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":842083,"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_20-01-2024_08-20-53-4920AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-842083" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='832074' first='Na'shira' last='Starks']</strong> will provide some size and muscle down low on the block for the Lady Panthers. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='832067' first='Jayda' last='Burgess']</strong> and [player_tooltip player_id='672402' first='<strong>Shaniya' last='Graham</strong>'] will both provide some good minutes and depth this season for the Lady Panthers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake City HS will play in Class 2A region this season with the likes of Atlantic Collegiate, East Clarendon HS, Kingstree HS, Marion HS, Mannings HS and Mullins HS this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":934023,"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_28-06-2024_10-32-24-8140AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-934023" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>South Florence HS:</strong> The Lady Bruins have few youngsters to keep a eye on for the years to come. Head Coach David Robinson will rely on the services of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='621106' first='Madison' last='Randolph']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='800460' first='Harmony' last='Bostick']</strong>. Randolph and Bostick will provide good play in the front court for the years to come for the Lady Bruins. Who will step up in the backcourt this season? <strong>Allyson Watson</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='662509' first='Amari' last='Gamble']</strong> will be two names to watch for the Lady Bruins. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West Florence HS</strong>: The Lady Knights lost their last 7 games last season to finish at (3-18). West Florence HS only lost a few seniors off last year's roster. Can they turn it around this season and in Class 5A? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":926856,"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_01-32-57-5330AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-926856" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wilson HS (Florence)</strong>: The Lady Tigers (19-7) a season ago and Head Coach Frank Williams have plenty of talent back this season. Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='444370' first='Logan' last='Murray']</strong> a left-handed forward leads the way for the Lady Tigers. Logan can play inside-out on the floor with her skill level. Murray averaged 13.5 ppg and 8.3 rebounds a night last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='576594' first='Leanissa' last='Swinton']</strong> and Guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='576593' first='Zoey' last='Miller']</strong> saw plenty of minutes last season for the Purple and Gold. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='610466' first='Jordan' last='Nelson']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='800458' first='Leah' last='Spears']</strong>, <strong>Sharetta</strong> <strong>Jones, Ashley Charles </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='890743' first='Jada' last='Rodgers']</strong> will all provide production this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":576607,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/8E4265FD-998D-4426-9A9A-50D7324583D2.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-576607" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swinton and Miller will help with steady production from inside-out on the floor. Swinton does her best work around the cup while Zoey can hit some perimeter shots along the way be a floor general for the Lady Tigers. Swinton averaged 9.7 rebounds a game last season while Zoey averaged 9.5 ppg. Rodgers gives the Lady Tigers a true center down on the block. Spears a point guard added 9.4 ppg a night last season. Jada is just a sophomore this coming season after transferring in. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Tigers will no longer have to travel down to the beach for region play. They will match up with the likes of Darlington HS, Lower Richland HS, Lakewood HS, Hartsville HS, South Florence HS and Crestwood HS this season. Rodgers made the move to the upstate from Hampton County HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->