Ashton Arnold Memorial Opening Day: Observations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops made the trip up to Easley to cover the Ashton Arnold Memorial Opening Day this weekend. This event hosted by LBI Basketball had plenty of talent in the gym at all times. Prep Girls Hoops is your #1 source all year long with coverage from the Palmetto State. Let's dive into some of the action right here. <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>New Names for the Database</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1229405,"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_07-04-2025_04-27-44-3230PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1229405" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1229363' first='Saddler' last='Fox']</strong> - Christ Church - KST Academy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fox likes playing her game from the corners for KST Academy. Saddler was able to set her feet and get some shots off today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1229403,"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_07-04-2025_04-28-13-6890PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1229403" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1229368' first='Malia' last='Daughenbaugh']</strong> - Palmetto HS - YBC Wings </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Malia played on team that suffered a few losses here today. She did stick out at times with her hustle and willingness to work around the paint area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1229404,"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_07-04-2025_04-28-01-2030PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1229404" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1229366' first='Annalee' last='Crisler']</strong> - Pendleton HS - KST Academy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Annalee averaged 7.2 ppg this past season for the Lady Bulldogs. Crisler was able to connect on some jumpers from the perimeter. She likes to play her game out at the three-point line. Annalee and teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1229363' first='Saddler' last='Fox'] give Head Coach Ron White a threat from the perimeter while in the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1229406,"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_07-04-2025_04-27-33-6140PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1229406" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='863209' first='Kandace' last='Hutchinson']</strong> - Carvers Bay HS - [program_tooltip program_id='883205' first='South' last='Carolina Future'] UA Rise 17U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hutchinson isn't much of a scorer at times on the floor. Kandace brings some great athleticism and willingness to be coached to the floor. She will look to rebound the ball and run the floor. Kandace has good length to be disruptive on the floor at times. Hutchinson averaged 5.7 ppg and 6.1 rebounds this past season for the Lady Bears.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Youngsters in the Building</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1167841' first='Christian' last='Glenn']</strong> - Southside Christian - [program_tooltip program_id='713005' first='Upward' last='Stars'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Christian helped her Lady [program_tooltip program_id='713005' first='Upward' last='Stars'] 13U win a couple games here today. She played good minutes this past season at Southside Christian where she landed All-Region Honors for the Lady Sabres this past season. Christian knocked down several three-pointers and floaters to the cup today. She plays the game with a good deal of confidence for her young age. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1229407,"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_08-37-15-6370PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1229407" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='889284' first='Kirsten' last='Fulton']</strong> - Muller Road M.S. - [program_tooltip program_id='883205' first='South' last='Carolina Future'] UA Rise 14U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fulton already plays well beyond her years on the court. Kirsten sees the floor so well already for her young age. She keeps the ball on a string and really can crossover defenders on the way to the cup. Kirsten showed the ability to score the ball from all 3 levels on the floor. She was able to get up and elevate on her jump shot. It's hard to believe she's just a 7th grader and a member of the 2030 Palmetto State Class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay right here at Prep Girls Hoops we have a lot more coverage from the Ashton Arnold Memorial Opening Day event. Plus, we made a stop in Columbia on Sunday for a few games. Prep Girls Hoops has you covered all year long with coverage around the Palmetto State. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE TODAY</em></strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->