Beach Ball Classic: Palmetto State Happenings-Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops took a trip up to the Grand Strand to watch the Beach Ball Classic here today. Formerly known as the UBHI (United Bank Holiday Invitational the Girls Beach Ball Classic is in its 26th year on the Grand Strand. Prep Girls Hoops took in all the action today at the John T. Rhodes Sports Complex - Myrtle Beach Sports Center. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today for all the latest coverage in the Palmetto State. 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>Gray Collegiate Wins Sylvia Hatchell Division</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady War Eagles defeated Wando HS to win the Sylvia Hatchell Division 54-49. The Lady War Eagles got strong play from UNSIGNED <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='242933' first='Kadence' last='Walker-Lee']</strong> down in the paint. Kadence plays the game physical and really thrives on contact. She won't hesitate one second at all to jump on the deck for a loose ball. Kadence plays her best basketball around the bucket providing plenty of rebounds and positioning inside the paint. She works for entry passes and does a nice job of sealing off defenders down low on the block. Kadence is one of the highest 2 players available in the 2025 Palmetto State Class that remains UNSIGNED. She plays bigger than her size and she brings a great attitude and tremendous work ethic to the table at all times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College programs need to stop over analyzing and offer this kid!!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kadence finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds in the win over Wando HS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1119262,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2024_04-46-01-6990PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119262" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='756275' first='Kiley' last='Freeman']</strong> a left-handed sophomore guard finished the night with 12 points in the win. Kiley was able to get the ball into the paint and gaps at times here today. She really likes to push the tempo of the game up the floor. Kiley surely can keep defenders honest with her ability to knockdown shots on the perimeter. She really does play the game at times with a fearless attitude. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1116787,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_20-12-2024_10-02-36-4800PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1116787" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207409' first='Karlee' last='Phelps']</strong> played limited minutes in the first half because of foul trouble. Phelps who finished with 8 points likes to play faceup to the cup and play out on top at the perimeter at times. Karlee was able to connect on some short jumpers here today. The UNSIGNED Senior likes to handle the rock at times and made some good passes here today from the high post. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lady Titans defeat Highlanders</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1119273,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2024_10-43-12-6660AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119273" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Trinity Collegiate Lady Titans started the day off with a win over SCISA rival Heathwood Hall 62-56. UNSIGNED Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='258135' first='Makayla' last='Legette']</strong> led the charge with 27 points. The Lady Titans jumped out to a 11-0 lead to start the game. Legette plays the game with a lot of poise and smoothness at all times. She never seems to get raddled while on the floor. Makayla is a very playmaker and shotmaker from the perimeter. She plays under control at all times and never looks to leave the floor. Makayla isn't shy at all when it comes to dropping 25-foot jumpers down the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='355927' first='Saleese' last='Kind'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='369800' first='Autumn' last='Kind']</strong> were not so Kind to the Lady Highlanders here today. Saleese a senior finished with 17 points while Autumn a junior added 13 points in the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1119258,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2024_04-49-43-8480PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119258" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saleese was able to manufacture points today here just being in the right place on the floor. She collected some rebounds and putbacks and showed some good hustle points for the Lady Titans. Saleese came up big time after time today when needed for the Lady Titans with a big play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1119259,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2024_04-49-26-0660PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119259" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Autumn was able to finish with her left-hand at times around the bucket. Autumn brings a blue-collar attitude at times to the floor and work ethic inside. She has expanded her game to the perimeter at times today where she knocked down a few three-pointers for the Lady Titans. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1119275,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2024_10-42-54-9390AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119275" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ole Miss signee <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='185040' first='Lauren' last='Jacobs']</strong> finished with 34 points in the loss today. Heathwood Hall went (0-2) here at the Beach Ball Classic this weekend. Jacobs the #1 player in the 2025 Palmetto State Class can really get after it and create her own shot and offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827542' first='Dakota' last='Jenkins'] </strong>just an 8th grader and a member of the 2029 Palmetto State Class added 10 points in the game. Dakota plays her game down in the paint. She surely has no problems already mixing things up down low. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='216959' first='Sabreya' last='Monsanto']</strong> an East Tennessee State University signee finished with just 7 points today in the overtime loss to the Lady Titans. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lady Lions Go (2-0) on Weekend</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1119272,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2024_11-17-43-2700AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119272" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Loris HS Lady Lions finished (2-0) with a win over Myrtle Beach HS 57-40. The Lady Lions got strong play from UNSIGNED <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='342513' first='Janiya' last='Richburg']</strong> with 19 points. Richburg is a just player without a true position on the floor. Janiya is a strong and tough kid who really brings effort and a competitive edge every time out. The left-handed Richburg can play a little bit everywhere for the Lady Lions at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1119278,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_24-12-2024_05-52-55-1140AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119278" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='824826' first='Dazena' last='Capers']</strong> finished with 11 points in the win today. Capers plays so much more mature than her age on the floor. She was able to make good reads and decisions all day long. The Lady Lions defeated St James HS in its only other game here at the Beach Ball Classic 37-26. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lady Diamonds Cruise to Victory</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lower Richland HS cruised to a victory over Northridge HS (Dayton, OH) 68-51 while Prep Girls Hoops was in attendance here at the Beach Ball Classic. The Lady Diamonds had a very balanced scoring attack today in the victory. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1119268,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2024_04-43-39-8990PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119268" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496217' first='Chi'nya' last='Isaac']</strong> led the way with 17 points in the victory. Chi'nya was able to manufacture points on both sides of the floor with her offense and defense. She was able to score at the rim or leave off a pass to an open teammate for a bucket. Chi'nya has a really good mid-range pull-up game at times. She constantly plays around the ball to make a play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1119270,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2024_04-42-53-5870PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119270" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='405364' first='Jhnai' last='Sumter'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='875403' first='Mikayla' last='Foster']</strong> both finished with 13 points in the win. Sumter does a little bit of everything to help your squad win games. She was able to slash to the bucket and finish on the left-side in the process. Jhnai can post up smaller defenders or take them off the dribble to the basket. Sumter really brings good versatility to the floor with her ability to play all over at times it seems.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foster a left-handed shooting guard-wing just brings another viable option to this Lower Richland HS roster for Head Coach Aaron Lucas. She plays active in the passing lanes and really gets after it on the defensive side of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1119269,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_23-12-2024_04-43-25-0030PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119269" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831277' first='Taelor' last='Hiller-Johnson'] </strong>a UNSIGNED senior post player finished with just 7 points in the win. Taelor really likes to clog up the middle at times playing with her back to the basket and working for position. She does nice job of working both sides of the block. Taelor really likes to crash the glass and play physical at all times on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's stop there for a bit. Will come back with some more action from the Beach Ball Classic with teams from the Palmetto State. Make sure to<strong><em> SUBSCRIBE today and stay in front of all the action all year long. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->