Ashton Arnold Memorial Opening Day: 2029 Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops took in the action this past weekend at the Ashton Arnold Memorial Opening Day in Easley. The event featured plenty of talent from all classes. Who were some of the 2029 Top Performers we saw today while in attendance? Jump on board and <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:image {"id":1230063,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_08-04-2025_03-14-30-7550PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1230063" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='429831' first='Madeline' last='Dates']</strong> - Sedgefield M.S. / Goose Creek HS - <strong>[program_tooltip program_id='715018' first='Lowcountry' last='Premier NXT Pro16']</strong> 15U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dates helped her team cruise to 2 victories on the opening day here in Easley. Madeline can score the rock from all 3 levels on the floor. She plays the game always under control and so smooth with her approach. Madeline has a good feel to the game when it comes to setting up her teammates with crisp passes or understanding good selection. She does a nice job of fighting off defenders on the way to the bucket. Madeline dropped 23 points in win over today we were able to witness. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Madeline averaged 15 ppg this past season for a Class 5A-Division 2 program as an 8th grader. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1230066,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_08-36-31-2850PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1230066" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='975803' first='Taryah' last='Humbert']</strong> - Greenville M.S. / Eastside - Lady [program_tooltip program_id='713005' first='Upward' last='Stars'] 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taryah surely isn't the biggest kid on the floor when she's playing. She was able to jump on the deck today to secure a loose ball. Taryah scored in transition with good body control to the bucket. She finished at the rim and led [program_tooltip program_id='713005' first='Upward' last='Stars'] in scoring in the game Prep Girls Hoops watched. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1230069,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_08-38-20-9550PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1230069" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1116864' first='Tiana' last='Randall']</strong> - WG Sanders M.S. / Keenan - Upward Lady [program_tooltip program_id='713005' first='Upward' last='Stars'] 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Randall played the varsity level this season for the Lady Raiders. Tiana plays the game with a mean streak already for her young age. Randall can really get under an opponent's skin with her hard work and HUSTLE approach. Tiana does her best work and most damage around the bucket inside the paint. She hits the glass on both ends of the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1230081,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_08-37-48-9070PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1230081" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1230082' first='Mychala' last='Hopkins']</strong> - Myrtle Beach M.S. / Myrtle Beach HS - [program_tooltip program_id='883205' first='South' last='Carolina Future'] 14U </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hopkins is the granddaughter of Conway HS Boys Head Coach Mike Hopkins. Mychala does a great job of keeping the ball up above her head and finishing at the rim. She did a nice job of rebounding outside her area on the floor. Mychala everything around the bucket today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1230065,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_08-36-16-0240PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1230065" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1229641' first='J'dah' last='Aiken']</strong> - Mauldin M.S. / Mauldin HS - [program_tooltip program_id='1229626' first='KST' last='Academy'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aiken was all over the floor today for [program_tooltip program_id='1229626' first='KST' last='Academy']. J'dah is playing up with the [program_tooltip program_id='1229626' first='KST' last='Academy'] 17U. She really looked to attack the basket as much as possible here today. J'dah saw action in 21 games this past season for the Lady Mavericks - Class 5A program while averaging 3.7 ppg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1230067,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_05-04-2025_08-36-02-4670PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1230067" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1226769' first='Gracie' last='Darville']</strong> - Rainbow Bridge M.S. - [program_tooltip program_id='715412' first='SC' last='Eagles'] 15U </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Darville is a long and rangy forward already for her young age. She's zoned for the Boiling Springs HS district. Gracie runs the floor very well and fills the lane in transition. She will look to contest and alter shots down low on the block. She is playing up an age group for the [program_tooltip program_id='715412' first='SC' last='Eagles']. Gracie does a nice job of claiming the ball off the glass and keeping it high. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops is just starting its coverage from here in Easley at the Ashton Arnold Memorial Opening Day. Make sure to stay tune all year long for the latest action here in the Palmetto State. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->