LBI Spring Invitational: Youngsters Front and Center

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops took in some of the action on opening day this past weekend in Summerville at the LBI Spring Invitational. The event featured some good talent in the small field of teams in the event. Let's take look at some of the Youngsters we saw 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>Class of 2030</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1243515,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_04-05-2025_10-52-05-1340AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1243515" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='926321' first='Mariah' last='Brown']</strong> - Military Magnet Academy - [program_tooltip program_id='988463' first='Mosch' last='Ball']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown saw plenty of action this past season for the Lady Eagles at the varsity level. Mariah surely doesn't back down from anyone with her age. She really does play fearless at times with her mindset. Mariah scored through contact today while heading to the cup. She does a nice job of getting the ball into the paint and sacrificing her body at times for charges. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1243508,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_04-05-2025_10-54-06-2030AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1243508" /></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 really does seem to keep the ball on the string while attacking the cup. Kirsten gets to the bucket ease at times with her fluid play. Her best basketball is playing in attack mode while showcasing her skill set along the way. Kirsten is just a 7th grader in the Midlands and a member of the 2030 Palmetto State Class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1243511,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_04-05-2025_10-53-13-7260AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1243511" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1243433' first='Danica' last='Glenn']</strong> - Fisher M.S. - Lady Carolina Premier 14U </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Danica a left-handed combo guard anchored the backcourt for the Upstate team Lady Carolina Premier 14U. She really did a nice job of showing court awareness at all times. Danica was able to slash to the bucket from the wing at times. She showcased a high arching shot release. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1243509,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_04-05-2025_10-53-43-8230AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1243509" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rylan Harrison</strong> - Walker School (Marietta, GA) - [program_tooltip program_id='883205' first='South' last='Carolina Future'] UA Rise 14U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harrison really does a nice job of bringing ball pressure to the forefront on the defensive end of the floor. Rylan likes to attack the basket and at times looks to overpower defenders along the way. She always made herself available by playing around the basketball. Rylan finished with 14 points in the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class of 2029</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1243518,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_04-05-2025_10-51-08-4780AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1243518" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1229969' first='Lenaya' last='Ross']</strong> - Woodland M.S. - [program_tooltip program_id='988463' first='Mosch' last='Ball'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lenaya really plays the game with an aggressive attitude and mindset already for her young age. She did a nice job of collecting rebounds on both sides of the floor today. Lenaya has good footwork around the paint area and tends to be at her best playing close to the bucket. She finished with a short jump hook here today around the bucket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1243512,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/05/eZy-Watermark_04-05-2025_10-52-58-4010AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1243512" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1243435' first='Aires' last='Samples']</strong> - Fisher M.S. - Lady Carolina Premier 14U </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Samples and Glenn make a solid 1-2 connection in the backcourt for the Red and Blue. Aires was looking at times to get to the basket here today. She showcased a few short jumpers along the way. Fisher M.S. is located in Greenville in the Upstate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1230082' first='Mychala' last='Hopkins']</strong> - Myrtle Beach M.S. - [program_tooltip program_id='883205' first='South' last='Carolina Future'] UA Rise 14U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hopkins is so efficient with her play around the bucket. Mychala collected putbacks and loose change all day long. In an opening round victory, she scored 16 points for the [program_tooltip program_id='883205' first='South' last='Carolina Future']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The coverage from the LBI Spring Invitational is far from over. Stay connected to Prep Girls Hoops all year long for the #1 coverage in the Palmetto State. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->