Around the State: Lexington County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The season is coming upon us here at Prep Girls Hoops. Let's make a stop in Lexington County to check out the schools located here. Prep Girls Hoops is your #1 source all year long here in the Palmetto State for coverage. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the County</em></strong>: Airport HS, Batesburg-Leesville HS, Brookland Cayce HS, Gilbert HS, Gray Collegiate Academy, Lexington HS, Northside Christian Academy, Pelion HS, River Bluff HS, Swansea HS and White Knoll HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":921200,"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_09-06-2024_03-01-22-9800PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-921200" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Airport HS (West Columbia)</strong>: The Eagles will rely on UNSIGNED Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='239025' first='Ja'sia' last='Booth']</strong> to lead the way after averaging 10.3 ppg, 6.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.5 steals last season. Booth will stuff the stat sheet every night out. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='585001' first='Angel' last='Mayes']</strong> a senior and <strong>Kendall Wilson</strong> a junior post player both return. Left-handed sophomore guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='756930' first='Ciara' last='Cooke']</strong> transferred in from Dutch Fork HS. The Eagles finished (15-10) last season under Head Coach Chantel Amick </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Batesburg-Leesville HS</strong>: The Lady Panthers were just (2-19) a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brookland Cayce HS</strong>: The Lady Bearcats finished (5-15) last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='903686' first='Kamryn' last='Etheredge']</strong> will look to provide some punch this season for new head coach Jamaal Brown. Brown previously coached at High Point Academy in the Upstate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":582748,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/31862CF4-9A50-484D-A632-E3E6E2C4607D.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-582748" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gilbert HS</strong>: The Lady Indians return several players this season to the roster. The Lady Indians (16-10) last season have a very young roster. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='847615' first='Avery' last='Campbell']</strong> averaged 8.3 rebounds last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='582736' first='Kylie' last='Morton']</strong> plays in the backcourt and averaged 6.6 ppg last year. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='847611' first='Alexis' last='Gartmon']</strong> 8.4 ppg and 3.7 assists and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='847612' first='Blythe' last='Price']</strong> 5.5 rebounds will both look to add some more production to this young lineup this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":921204,"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_09-06-2024_03-00-54-3360PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-921204" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gray Collegiate Academy (West Columbia)</strong>: The Lady War Eagles have made the move up to Class 4A this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='242933' first='Kadence' last='Walker-Lee']</strong> is one of the highest ranked players in the 2025 Palmetto State Class that remains unsigned for next season. Walker-Lee brings toughness and a great work ethic to the table at all times. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207409' first='Karlee' last='Phelps']</strong> can step away from the basket and look to play face-up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":921206,"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_09-06-2024_03-00-23-8850PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-921206" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401008' first='Diamond' last='Tatum']</strong> is a small point guard who really understands on how to play and bring some excitement to the court. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='756275' first='Kiley' last='Freeman']</strong> a left-handed point guard made the move down from Chapin HS this off season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='562062' first='Raina' last='Mayers']</strong> is a youngster for the Lady War Eagles in the paint for Head Coach Brandon Wallace.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":929044,"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_07-45-06-9060PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-929044" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lexington HS</strong>: The Lady Wildcats finished (12-10) last season under Head Coach Molly Goodrich. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='452367' first='Sydni' last='Anderson']</strong> is back in the paint after averaging 8.9 ppg and 6.4 rebounds last season. Anderson is a player who embraces being in the paint and working the block from side to side. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='560678' first='Jaleya' last='Lytes']</strong> can get downhill with the ball to the bucket returns after averaging 7 ppg.<strong> Izzy Saville</strong> averaged 9.7 ppg last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='356922' first='Charlize' last='Misick-Rivas']</strong> looks to be back healthy again for the Lady Wildcats. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='975829' first='Kate' last='Mills']</strong> is just a sophomore and should bring plenty of size up front in the post. [player_tooltip player_id='935768' first='<strong>Braidi' last='Goodrich</strong>'] will handle some of the point guard duties this coming season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='450528' first='Lily' last='Sundell']</strong> has committed to Gardner Webb to play Lacrosse in college.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='560668' first='Evie' last='Godfrey']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='405365' first='Kailen' last='Parks']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1047754' first='Emory' last='Waters-Inman']</strong> all moved on from the program from last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":994892,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/09/IMG_9252.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-994892" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Northside Christian Academy (Lexington)</strong>: The Lady Crusaders (14-9) a season ago added a few new pieces to the puzzle this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='560668' first='Evie' last='Godfrey']</strong> made the move over from nearby Lexington HS. Godfrey brings plenty of game experience and a player who can make some shots. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='520657' first='Chaelyn' last='Tifre'] </strong>will provide some scoring around the bucket for the Lady Crusaders. Tifre transferred in from River Bluff HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":823831,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_6470-crop-2828x1857-1702867683.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-823831" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8th grader <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831289' first='Campbell' last='Childers']</strong> averaged 8 ppg last season as a 7th grader returns. <strong>Maddie Coker</strong> is back with the Lady Crusaders after averaging 5.7 ppg and 7.3 rebounds last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pelion HS</strong>: The Lady Panthers finished just (5-15) last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":920601,"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_08-06-2024_04-47-25-0580AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-920601" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>River Bluff HS (Lexington)</strong>: The Lady Gators finished (7-18) last season under Head Coach Candace Cobb. Sophomore forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='833030' first='Jenna' last='Johnson']</strong> averaged 9 ppg and 6.1 rebounds last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='921086' first='Meghan' last='Tucker']</strong> should provide some production from the backcourt this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Swansea HS</strong>: The Lady Tigers finished (7-14) last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='805427' first='Iyanna' last='Butler']</strong> is back after averaging 10.3 ppg and 9 rebounds last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":828645,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_7036.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-828645" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>White Knoll HS (Lexington)</strong>: The Lady Timberwolves were (6-22) last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='903705' first='Shaelyn' last='Hayes']</strong> is back in the mix after averaging 11.5 ppg last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1047754' first='Emory' last='Waters-Inman'] </strong>made the move over from nearby Lexington HS. Sophomore point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1047757' first='Jaliyah' last='Daniel']</strong> is very quick with the ball in her hands. <strong>Sidney White</strong> a junior averaged 6.7 ppg and 5.3 rebounds last year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->