Class 1A: Upper-Lower State Results-Observations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The verdict is in, and the Finals are set for next Thursday March 6, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the Florence Center. What two teams won yesterday to advance to the Class 1A State Championship. Well, read more inside right here on your leader for basketball coverage all year long. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState #TheRoadToFlorence</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lady Eagles Cruise by Lady Vikings</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Military Magnet was determined to get back to the State Championship game this coming season. The Lady Eagles did just that and defeated Denmark-Olar HS 57-36 to advance to their 5th state championship game in 6 years. Last season the Lady Eagles were upended in the Lower State Championship Game to Lake View HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Williams Continues Hot Play</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1206778,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_27-02-2025_06-31-15-8090PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1206778" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='366551' first='DaNariyah' last='Williams']</strong> is a just a junior for Military Magnet. She continues her hot play after scoring 14 points today. Williams can really impact a game on both ends of the floor with her all-out hustle and energy. She thrives on getting to the basket and scoring the ball on putbacks and crashing the glass. DaNariyah was able to take the rock downhill at times here today. She really has looked to expand her game this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Walker and Barnes Play Last Game for Lady Vikings</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1206771,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_28-02-2025_09-28-58-0790AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1206771" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach Terence Jones couldn't be prouder than to have these two kids lead his program over the years and set the foundation. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='175345' first='Aveion' last='Walker']</strong> who will play her college ball at Claflin University (SC) (NCAA D2) next season and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='252503' first='Ry'Naisha' last='Barnes']</strong> both played their last game in a Lady Vikings uniform. Walker scored 13 points today and finished her career with 1,555 points while Barnes scored 10 points today while finishing with 1,200 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Watson and Mitchell Make Decisions</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1206773,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_28-02-2025_09-28-07-9800AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1206773" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='196266' first='Dream' last='Watson'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='252502' first='Sabri' last='Mitchell'] </strong>both plan on playing college ball next season. Watson a jet quick point finished with 9 points today for the Lady Eagles. Dream will look to play at South Carolina State University next fall. Dream currently has 1,976 career points. Mitchell recently committed to Lander University (SC) (NCAA D2) for next season according to Head Coach Nathaniel Taylor. Sabri finished with 5 points in the win today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7th Grader Making Name for Herself</strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1206780,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_27-02-2025_06-30-59-9240PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1206780" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='926321' first='Mariah' last='Brown']</strong> is a part of the 2030 Palmetto State. She finished with 9 points in the win for Military Magnet. Mariah already has good court vision and awareness to find an open teammate in transition. She was able to play the game with a lot of poise and confidence for the Lady Eagles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lady Stallions Way too much for Lady Eagles</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1206776,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_28-02-2025_09-27-06-2610AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1206776" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lee Central HS advance to the Class 1A State Championship with a win over North HS 67-28. The Lady Stallions jumped out to a 33-11 halftime lead and never looked back. Lee Central HS moves onto (22-4) on the season. Sophomore guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1177258' first='Serenity' last='Williams']</strong> finished with 11 points in the win and was one of four players in double digits for the Lady Stallions. The last time Lee Central HS was in the State Championship Game was 2008. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Reams Nets 20 Points</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992657' first='Hannah' last='Reames']</strong> led the charge for the Lady Stallions today with 20 points. She was able to slash to the rack and score around the bucket. Hannah a senior was effective all game long with her shot making. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Holmes and Austin Dominate Middle</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1206775,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_28-02-2025_09-27-24-9970AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1206775" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370269' first='Mykeriyah' last='Holmes']</strong> and <strong>Kiyonna Austin</strong> both played big down in the paint for the Lady Stallions. Holmes a junior finished with 11 points while Austin a senior finished with 12 points. Holmes ran the floor well and filled the lane in transition. Mykeriyah was able to contest and block shots out on the perimeter. She showcased a nice drop-step move at times and really understands well on keeping the ball up high after claiming it off the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Austin a volleyball player in the fall does a nice job of playing with her back to the basket and posting up. Kiyonna really does a nice job of staying active and playing around the ball at all times. She understands she does her best work inside the paint area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Parks and Lady Eagles Struggle</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1206774,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_28-02-2025_09-27-42-5320AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1206774" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='405365' first='Kailen' last='Parks']</strong> finished with 9 points in the loss today. The North HS Lady Eagles were just out numbered here today in the loss to Lee Central HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->