Around the State: Horry County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops keeps making its rounds throughout the Palmetto State. Next stop is down on the Grand Strand in Horry County. What schools make up Horry County? Well jump on board and <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE here today by using 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>: Atlantic Collegiate Academy, Aynor HS, Carolina Forest HS, Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach, Conway HS, Green Sea Floyds HS, Loris HS, Myrtle Beach HS, North Myrtle Beach HS, Socastee HS and St James HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":909571,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_15-05-2024_04-44-52-4830PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-909571" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Atlantic Collegiate Academy (Conway)</strong>: The Armada have a new coach this season and will play in Class 2A. What should we expect from this program? <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='821381' first='Zaniya' last='Blackmon']</strong> is back with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='821367' first='Micah' last='Davis']</strong> for the Armada. Blackmon a member of the 2027 Palmetto State Class brings some scoring from the perimeter to the table. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aynor HS</strong>: The Lady Blue Jackets finished (15-10) a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1053268' first='Terianna' last='Richardson']</strong> a junior is back this season after averaging 11.7 ppg and 6.6 rebounds. <strong>Paisley Page</strong> will be back after averaging 6.5 ppg last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":688005,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/2A398010-E493-4DCD-A08F-7543B02B86DC.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-688005" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carolina Forest HS (Myrtle Beach)</strong>: The Lady Panthers lost <strong>Emerie Davis</strong> this off season to Western Reserve (OH) where she reclassified into the 2027 class. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='355639' first='Miracle' last='Mclean']</strong> is back to anchor the middle for the Lady Panthers. McLean the 2-time defending High Jump State Champion really can alter and challenge shots on the defensive end of the floor. Miracle runs the floor very well in transition and understands on how to work around the paint area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":932675,"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_19-06-2024_09-16-53-5190PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-932675" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='759618' first='Madisyn' last='Davis']</strong> is back for the Lady Panthers. Madisyn should see plenty of playing time while anchoring down the backcourt for Head Coach Stacy Hughes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach</strong>: The Lady Saints are in a total rebuild according to Head Coach Jason Warren this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":688897,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/8BA95CE0-4A2C-446D-945B-E24EBC372D45.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-688897" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Conway HS</strong>: The Lady Tigers will rely on <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='451807' first='Rebecca' last='Hemingway']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='688874' first='Jahmya' last='Grice-Dukes']</strong> to provide some production and scoring this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":356316,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/11/2EE89ABA-A4CC-4F54-97DA-3CE25F71B449.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-356316" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Green Sea Floyds HS</strong>: The Lady Trojans have a new head coach in Brett Phillips. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='355638' first='Shantavia' last='Hilliard']</strong> is back after averaging 10.3 ppg last season. The Lady Trojans a Class 1A program finished (9-15) last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":929102,"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_20-06-2024_09-00-12-5570PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-929102" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Loris HS</strong>: The Lady Lions finished just (13-14) last year with some tough scheduling factored in. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='342513' first='Janiya' last='Richburg']</strong> is back for one last go around with the Lady Lions. Janiya averaged 13.4 ppg, 14 rebounds, 5.8 steals, 4.4 blocks and 2.9 assists last season. <strong><em>STAT SHEET STUFFER</em></strong>. Richburg brings toughness and grit along with a few floor burns every night out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":552642,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/11/12384DC6-C6F3-42AE-897E-C4D28BAAB17D-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-552642" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='552624' first='MariAsia' last='Moody']</strong> and youngster <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='824826' first='Dazena' last='Capers']</strong> will take care of the guard positions for the Lady Lions. Moody averaged 11.8 ppg, 4.1 steals and 3.6 assists a season ago. Capers just a freshman this season averaged 9.7 ppg last year. This trio will make the Lady Lions go this season in Class 3A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Myrtle Beach HS</strong>: The Lady Seahawks have fallen on tough times over the past three seasons. The Lady Seahawks were (9-14) last season but are just (15-43) over the past 3 years. Who will lead the way for the Green and Yellow? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":932681,"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_19-06-2024_09-18-45-5370PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-932681" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Myrtle Beach HS</strong>: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='210157' first='Faith' last='Farmer']</strong> had a great junior season for the Lady Chiefs. Farmer averaged 18 ppg last season for the Lady Chiefs. Faith can play both guard spots in the backcourt. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='567022' first='Madison' last='Vereen']</strong> is back for her sophomore season. Madison averaged 11 ppg, 6 rebounds and 3 assists a season ago. The Lady Chiefs will move up in Classification to Class 5A and stay home at the new Beach Region this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":991570,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/09/IMG_9323.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-991570" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Socastee HS</strong>: The Lady Braves will need to find ways to score the ball this season. who will step up and help guard<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='756310' first='Briana' last='Smith']</strong>. Smith averaged 8.6 ppg last season for the Lady Braves (5-19). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1048037,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/10/IMG_0200.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1048037" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>St James HS (Murrells Inlet)</strong>: The Lady Sharks have started a youth movement for Head Coach Paul Hudacko. The Lady Sharks will look for leadership from <strong>Callie Centraccho</strong>, <strong>Raegan Tibbits</strong>, <strong>Angie Collins</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1047746' first='Leila' last='Yandle']</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The new Beach Region consists of Class 5A Schools - Carolina Forest HS, Conway HS, Myrtle Beach HS, North Myrtle Beach HS, Socastee HS and St James HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->