SCHSL Class 1A: Top 10 Team Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Well, it's time to do the girls' team rankings here in the Palmetto State. Let's start off with SCHSL Class 1A (Smallest Classification) here in the Palmetto State. Who will be in the top slot? Who will be in the Top 10? <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></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 - <strong>Military Magnet</strong> (19-4) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Westside HS (Anderson), Ashley Ridge HS and 2 out of state teams. The Lady Eagles have scored over 100 points on 4 different occasions this season. Head Coach Nathaniel Taylor has a (146-47) record in 8 seasons at Military Magnet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1092948,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_30-11-2024_11-00-11-1130PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1092948" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='196266' first='Dream' last='Watson']</strong> a UNSIGNED senior point guard leads the way for the Lady Eagles. The jet quick point guard brings plenty of chaos to the floor and 14 ppg, 6 rebounds, 6 steals and 5.7 assists a night. Dream has scored 1,903 points in her 6 years of varsity basketball. She really can create her own offense by getting the ball to the cup with her shifty ball-handling skills. Dream plays every possession to the fullest and surely isn't afraid to jump on the deck for a loose ball. She wants to WIN at all costs on the hardwood. One of the highest ranked kids in the Palmetto State that remains UNSIGNED </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1123422,"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_30-12-2024_07-38-34-2790PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1123422" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='252502' first='Sabri' last='Mitchell']</strong> a fellow UNSIGNED senior chips in at night with 10.4 ppg and 6.2 rebounds. Sabri currently has 1,368 points and 874 rebounds in her career. Mitchell a wing player likes to play her game out on the perimeter and really looks to score the ball in transition. Sabri has good length to be disruptive at times in the passing lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1123423,"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_30-12-2024_07-38-14-9720PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1123423" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='366551' first='DaNariyah' last='Williams']</strong> a junior forward brings good versatility and toughness to the floor. Williams is constantly around the ball when it comes to rebounding and jumping on the deck. DaNariyah is averaging 10.5 ppg, 7.4 rebounds and 4.3 steals this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1123418,"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_30-12-2024_07-39-34-9060PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1123418" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='860961' first='Jada' last='Davis']</strong> a UNSIGNED senior shooting guard gives the Lady Eagles a three-point threat from the floor. Jada is averaging 9 ppg this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='668040' first='Lauren' last='Willis']</strong> is just an 8th grader and a member of the 2029 Palmetto State Class. Willis provides plenty of protection down in the paint and rebounding on both ends of the court. Lauren is averaging 10.2 ppg and 7.7 rebounds this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":819621,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_6006.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-819621" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='366548' first='Dejamari' last='Pugh']</strong> is a senior who brings some toughness and confidence to the floor at times. Pugh plays the game to the fullest when on the floor. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='926321' first='Mariah' last='Brown']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1123459' first='Deaury' last='Smith']</strong> are a few names to remember down the road. Brown and Smith are just 7th graders for the Lady Eagles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 - <strong>Denmark-Olar HS</strong> (16-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: South Pointe HS, Mauldin HS, North Augusta HS and Trinity Collegiate. The Lady Vikings have won 55 straight region contests. Head Coach Terence Jones is (120-41) in his career at Denmark-Olar HS. The Lady Vikings have been runner-up for the Class 1A State Championship the past 3 seasons. This season the Lady Vikings move to the Lower State after playing in the Upper State previously. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1060346,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/IMG_0099.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1060346" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>UNSIGNED Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='175345' first='Aveion' last='Walker']</strong> has scored 1,461 points in her career in a Lady Vikings uniform. Walker is averaging 11.6 ppg and 8.6 rebounds this season. Walker brings good versatility to the floor with her ability to defend multiple positions. Aveion can handle the rock and drive to the rack when needed. She rebounds the ball well from her position on the floor. Aveion has been on the varsity level for 5 seasons now. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":862374,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_27-02-2024_02-55-12-4980PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-862374" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='252503' first='Ry'Naisha' last='Barnes']</strong> recently went over 1,000 career points. She currently stands at 1,024 points. Barnes provides some perimeter shooting and point guard duties for the Lady Vikings. She's averaging 8.3 ppg and 3.7 rebounds this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1177202' first='Kalen' last='Mayes'] </strong>made the move over from nearby Barnwell HS this past off season. Mayes is averaging 14.3 ppg this season. Kalen certainly brings a competitive nature to the floor. She really looks to defend on the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":828662,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_7171.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-828662" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='843531' first='Joy' last='Johnson']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='862299' first='Azauria' last='Wright']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='670042' first='Amoria' last='Wright']</strong> all factor into this Lady Vikings rotation quite well for Head Coach Terence Jones. All 3 of these youngsters and underclassmen all provide production one way or another. Johnson is averaging 8.6 ppg and really likes to set up shop in the corners and behind the three-point line for the Lady Vikings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='862299' first='Azauria' last='Wright'] </strong>looks to play her best basketball around the paint collecting rebounds. She averages 3.9 ppg and 4.4 rebounds. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='670042' first='Amoria' last='Wright'] </strong>just an 8th grader leads the show from out top. Wright plays the game with a quick set of hands and really looks to swarm the ball. Amoria averages 5.6 ppg, 4.1 rebounds and 4.8 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 - <strong>Carvers Bay HS</strong> (18-3) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Military Magnet, Denmark-Olar HS and Graves County HS (KY). The Lady Bears have won 10 games in a row. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1123425,"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_30-12-2024_07-37-42-0530PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1123425" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Bears have a very balanced attack for Head Coach Logan Kingsbury. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='175335' first='Jasmyn' last='Jenkins']</strong> a left-handed UNSIGNED senior guard is averaging 8.1 ppg this season. Jenkins usually defends the opponent's best player. Jasmyn brings plenty of varsity experience to the table. </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><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='356320' first='D'Essence' last='Graham']</strong> leads the Lady Bears at 11.5 ppg and 6.2 rebounds. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='668305' first='Jurnee' last='Blye']</strong> a sophomore post player doesn't mind mixing things up down in the paint at times. Blye averages 8.3 ppg and 6.6 rebounds. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='756309' first='Erykah' last='Brown']</strong> chimes in at 7.5 ppg while senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496206' first='Alana' last='Morris']</strong> provides 5.5 ppg. The Lady Bears have several players that could stand up and take the lead on any given night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#4 - <strong>Lee Central HS</strong> (Bishopville) (11-4) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Mauldin HS, Darlington HS, Carolina Forest HS and Powdersville HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":920156,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_06-06-2024_09-35-28-8800PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-920156" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Stallions will be playing in the Upper State this season. The Lady Stallions don't really score many points each night out. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1177258' first='Serenity' last='Williams']</strong> a sophomore guard leads the way with 11.9 ppg and 4.3 steals this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992657' first='Hannah' last='Reames']</strong> adds 8.7 ppg and 5.2 rebounds an outing. Guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370642' first='Ke'myra' last='Dennis']</strong> musters 8.5 ppg and 4.5 rebounds a night while post player<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='370269' first='Mykeriyah' last='Holmes']</strong> chimes in at 5.9 ppg and 5.2 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#5 - <strong>Bamberg-Ehrhardt HS</strong> (17-2) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Northside Christian (Lexington) and Denmark-Olar HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":921103,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_09-06-2024_05-13-48-6740AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-921103" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Red Raiders have beaten Williston-Elko HS (3 times) this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1121267' first='Raven' last='Brown']</strong>, <strong>Mh'chiya Johnson</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='848227' first='Carmyn' last='Folk']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='840352' first='Ezariah' last='Williams']</strong> all provide good minutes and production for this squad. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 - <strong>Latta HS</strong> (14-5) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Pee Dee Academy, Carvers Bay HS, Waccamaw HS and 2 out of state teams </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Vikings have a new Head Coach in Bobby Richardson. The Lady Vikings have relied on Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='380996' first='Kaliya' last='Herman'] </strong>to lead the way. Herman recently went over 1,000 career points and currently averages 16.8 ppg this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='987451' first='Jeziyah' last='Page']</strong> adds 10.2 ppg and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='258136' first='Kardae' last='McFadden']</strong> muscles in 6.6 ppg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#7 - <strong>Williston-Elko HS</strong> (13-4) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Bamberg-Ehrhardt HS (3 times) and North HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":828638,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_7001-1.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-828638" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Blue Devils are bit of a mystery at times.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='843526' first='Jada' last='Wilson'] </strong>is a name to watch for here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#8 - <strong>Hunter-Kinard-Tyler HS</strong> (13-4) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Powdersville HS, South Aiken HS, Williston-Elko HS and Ridge Spring Monetta HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1092939,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_30-11-2024_11-02-13-5620PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1092939" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Trojans rely on freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='838330' first='Aysiah' last='Bonaparte']</strong> 16.8 ppg and 5.3 steals a night. UNSIGNED Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='589678' first='Tilayzia' last='Youmans']</strong> adds 16 ppg, 9.5 rebounds and 3 assists. Youmans a very athletic wing player has to do a little bit of everything at times for the Lady Trojans. Tilayzia currently has 1,423 career points. Fellow seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1177232' first='Akeira' last='Blue']</strong> provides some shooting from long distance with her quick shot release. Blue does a nice job of using ball-screens.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1002998' first='Eva' last='Sapp']</strong> a point guard averages 8.5 rebounds and 6.8 steals a night for the Lady Trojans. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#9 - <strong>North HS</strong> (12-8) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Denmark-Olar HS (2 times), Eau Claire HS, Hunter-Kinard-Tyler HS (2 times), Williston-Elko HS, Philip Simmons HS and Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":925715,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_16-06-2024_10-38-24-2350AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-925715" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='405365' first='Kailen' last='Parks']</strong> leads the way at 21.1 ppg, 5.9 steals and 5 rebounds this season for the Lady Eagles. Parks made the move down to North HS this past off season after attending Lexington HS. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='823921' first='Amariyah' last='Calloway']</strong> and sophomore guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='582734' first='Coco' last='Charley'] </strong>both contribute 6 ppg and 5.8 points respectively each night for the Lady Eagles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#10 -<strong> Scott's Branch HS</strong> (Summerton) (9-9) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Manning HS, East Clarendon HS, Baptist Hill HS, Lakewood HS (2 times), Military Magnet, Kingstree HS, Crestwood HS and Bethune-Bowman HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1048038,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/10/IMG_0197.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1048038" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Eagles will rely on 8th grader<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1047745' first='Trayiona' last='Maxfield']</strong> at 11 ppg. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='198127' first='Siara' last='Lundy']</strong> a senior guard adds 10.6 ppg. Mayfield is a athletic guard who really looks to attack the basket from the baseline or slashing to the cup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->