Beach Ball Classic: Palmetto State Happenings-Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The coverage continues from the 26th Annual Girls Beach Ball Classic right here on your #1 source for basketball here in the Palmetto State all year long.<em><strong> SUBSCRIBE today for more coverage from Beach Ball Classic right here. Use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Carvers Bay Lady Bears Finish (2-1)</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1119267,"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_04-44-07-2070PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119267" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Bears lost an opening round game to eventual champion Graves County HS (KY). The Lady Bears battled back to defeat to Lake City HS and Powdersville HS to finish strong. The Lady Bears had a very balanced attack in a 49-40 victory over Powdersville HS. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='756309' first='Erykah' last='Brown']</strong> led the way with 9 points in the win. The UNSIGNED SENIOR TRIO of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='175335' first='Jasmyn' last='Jenkins']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496206' first='Alana' last='Morris']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='356320' first='D'Essence' last='Graham']</strong> all finished with 8 points apiece in the win. Sophomore post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='668305' first='Jurnee' last='Blye']</strong> rounded out the scoring with 6 points. This Carvers Bay squad has certainly scheduled tough non region games this season picking up some wins against bigger schools along the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Lady Bears make a run this season in the Lower State with the likes of Military Magnet Academy and Denmark-Olar HS? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lady Panthers Hold off Lady Warriors</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1116789,"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_10-01-24-7030PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1116789" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lake City HS Lady Panthers salvaged a win this week at the Beach Ball Classic. The Lady Panthers had fallen to Keenan HS and Carvers Bay HS. The Lady Panthers defeated Waccamaw HS on Monday 58-56. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180356' first='Jada' last='Robinson'] </strong>a junior finished with 19 points in the win. Robinson was able to score the ball from the mid-range here today. Junior post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='832074' first='Na'shira' last='Starks']</strong> finished with 16 points. Starks does a nice job of collecting rebounds and scoring around the bucket. Na'shira uses her body well to fight off defenders while playing the game with a blue-collar attitude. Starks really embraces playing the game down low in the paint. She certainly still has her best basketball in front of her moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1116788,"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_10-01-46-4530PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1116788" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8th grader <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='672385' first='Hannah' last='Riles']</strong> a member of the 2029 Palmetto State made some big shots down the stretch to finish with 9 points in the game (all 3 pointers). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Warriors finished the Beach Ball Classic with a (0-3) record. Waccamaw HS played well in all 3 games. The Lady Warriors were without the services of sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='569805' first='Ayami' last='Prior']</strong> this week. Waccamaw HS fell to Fort Dorchester HS 55-49, Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS 57-51 and today to Lake City HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1120164,"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_25-12-2024_12-26-06-6760PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1120164" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior <strong>Olivia Hodo </strong>scored 15 points in defeat. Hodo was always around the ball to make a play at times today. Olivi had no problems jumping on the deck for a loose ball. <strong>Miah Smith</strong> and <strong>Kendall Mason</strong> both added 11 points in the loss to Lake City HS. This Lady Warriors team will surprise someone down the road in region play for Head Coach Matthew Vassallo. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Lady Sharks Sneak by Bruinettes</strong></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1120166,"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_04-44-28-1600PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1120166" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The St James HS Lady Sharks needed a victory, and they got one on the last day of the Beach Ball Classic. St James HS defeated Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS 39-37. Sophomore small forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1123451' first='Callie' last='Centracchio'] </strong>came up big today with 17 points in the win. 8th grader <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1047746' first='Leila' last='Yandle']</strong> added 10 points in the win. Centracchio was able to connect on some short jumpers here today while just being in the right place at times to help the Lady Sharks to victory. Yandle plays aggressive for her young age at all times. The Lady Sharks lost to Powdersville HS and Loris HS to start the Beach Ball Classic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1119280,"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_05-53-37-2940AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1119280" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bruinettes got very balanced scoring from <strong>Alexis Cleckley</strong> with 9 points leading the way. Left-handed point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='452371' first='Harmoni' last='Williams']</strong>, <strong>Malayshia Bradley</strong> and<strong> Shanaza McCorkle</strong> all added 6 points apiece. McCorkle dropped 16 points in the tourney opener vs Keenan HS. Freshman shooting guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1120170' first='De'leon' last='Steward']</strong> chipped in with 5 points. Steward had a strong showing in her first game of the Beach Ball Classic in a game vs Keenan HS. She finished with 10 points in that game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lady Braves Finish 2nd in Kate Yow Division</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1120168,"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_10-08-51-0730PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1120168" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The local team Socastee HS Lady Braves finished in 2nd place after losing to Graves County HS on Monday in the Championship Game of the Kate Yow Division. Prep Girls Hoops saw the Lady Braves earlier in the event vs Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS on the opening day. The Lady Braves got strong play that day from sophomore guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1119374' first='Riley' last='Minehart']</strong>. Minehart led the way that day with 24 points while connecting on 13 free throws along the way. Riley scored played aggressive and in attack mode all day long for the Lady Braves. Minehart is a new name to add to the database. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1116777,"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_10-07-42-5820PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1116777" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='756310' first='Briana' last='Smith']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1116863' first='Trinity' last='Sumpter'] </strong>both had solid showings in the first game of the Beach Ball Classic with Prep Girls Hoops in attendance. Smith was able to showcase a nice 1-2 dribble pull-up game here today. Briana finished with 8 points in the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1116866,"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_10-08-23-8710PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1116866" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sumpter a left-handed post and just an 8th grader made a strong first impression today with her play for the Lady Braves. Trinity has quick feet and good hands around the bucket. Sumpter attends Socastee M.S. She scored 9 points in the win over the Bruinettes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lady Volunteers Claim Championship</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Andrew Jackson HS Lady Volunteers claimed the Championship of the John Rhodes Division here at the Beach Ball Classic. The Lady Volunteers defeated University HS (Charleston, WV) in the Championship Game 56-41. The Lady Volunteers defeated Heathwood Hall in the semifinals 55-45. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops saw Andrew Jackson HS defeat Trinity Collegiate in the opening round 69-63. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='383418' first='Ni'yonna' last='Asbelle']</strong> led the way with 26 points. Asbelle played the game today from all 3 levels on the floor. She played extremely aggressive to the bucket and in return was able to knockdown some jumpers along the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1116776,"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_10-10-12-4060PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1116776" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='395216' first='Emiley' last='McCall']</strong> came up big down the stretch by connecting on 4 three-pointers in the 4th quarter on her way to 19 points. Elon signee <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='175322' first='Tamia' last='Watkins']</strong> finished with 18 points in the win. Watkins played highly effective down low on the block finishing around the bucket with a soft touch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lady Raiders Finish (2-1)</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1116791,"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_10-00-50-7670PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1116791" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Keenan HS Lady Raiders finished at (2-1) at the Beach Ball Classic. Prep Girls Hoops saw the Lady Raiders in the opening round play Lake City HS. The Lady Raiders defeated the Lady Panthers 58-49. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='637593' first='Taelor' last='Lee-Sutton'] </strong>a freshman guard led the way with 24 points. Sutton-Lee really keeps her teammates happy with her unselfish play on the floor. Taelor is shifty with the ball in her hands and can race by defenders in the open court with her burst of speed. She really does a nice job of changing speeds to get by defenders. Taelor has good court vision and always seems to be looking ahead for that pass in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1116792,"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_10-00-26-8010PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1116792" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='651709' first='Kristin' last='Brown']</strong> finished with 15 points in the game vs Lake City HS. Keenan HS lost to Graves County HS while defeating Fort Dorchester HS on the last day. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->