Phenom Memorial Day Classic: Palmetto State Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops spent some time this weekend at the Phenom Memorial Day Classic in Rock Hill. Who were we able to see while in attendance? Well, this might be a good time to check out the site and <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today. Use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='715414' first='SC' last='Lady Sixers'] Play Perfect</strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='715414' first='SC' last='Lady Sixers'] and Head Coach Brett Fulton finished the weekend (3-0). The [program_tooltip program_id='715414' first='SC' last='Lady Sixers'] really received strong play from guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='305511' first='Rihanna' last='Wallace']</strong> from Dorman HS. Wallace was fearless all day long by getting to the basket. Rihanna can play and off the ball very effectively. She has really had a strong spring Grassroots season and look for her to be a Stock-Riser next month in the latest updated 2026 Palmetto State Rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rihanna was able to touch the paint and get the ball into the gaps when she wasn't knocking down jumpers along the way. Wallace really plays the game with competitive edge at all times you can't teach. Rihanna scored 24 points today while Prep Girls Hoops was in attendance today for her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='271878' first='Caroline' last='Sweet']</strong> provided some timely shooting from behind the three-point line here today. Caroline will look to work on the defensive end at times with her attention to detail guarding the ball. Sweet really likes to work the corners with her shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1251402,"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_27-05-2025_01-37-51-9830PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1251402" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='375908' first='Reagan' last='Buff']</strong> didn't fill up the scoresheet much here early in the day that came later one. Buff a left-handed guard has been playing on and off the ball more this spring than ever before it seems. Reagan who attends Legacy Early College is part of this senior to be trio for the red and black [program_tooltip program_id='715414' first='SC' last='Lady Sixers'] based out of the Greenville area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='1231019' first='Upward' last='Stars 3SSB'] 2027 Backcourt</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1251392,"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_27-05-2025_01-39-19-6690PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1251392" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='1231019' first='Upward' last='Stars 3SSB'] finished the weekend at (2-1). <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='739945' first='Makayla' last='Moore']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='610424' first='Jade' last='Hailstock'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='756275' first='Kiley' last='Freeman']</strong> really bring some excitement to the backcourt for this program. This trio of small guards sure know how to cause havoc on the floor on the defensive end. Moore really can push the ball up the floor and get the ball into the paint at ease. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1251394,"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_27-05-2025_01-38-52-6960PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1251394" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hailstock is a very reliable scorer and shooter for the squad. Jade takes pride in guarding the ball 94 feet. She really provides a strong work ethic. Hailstock will be back for the Lady Patriots at JL Mann HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1251393,"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_27-05-2025_01-39-09-0630PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1251393" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='756275' first='<strong>Kiley' last='Freeman</strong>'] a left-handed guard will drop a floater down the lane while keeping the ball low to the deck. Kiley has quick hands to be disruptive on the defensive end of the floor. She really looks to push the ball up the floor while wanting to play fast. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This trio of Moore, Hailstock and Freeman (Sounds like a Law Firm) really makes this [program_tooltip program_id='1231019' first='Upward' last='Stars 3SSB'] 16U go. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='713005' first='Upward' last='Stars'] Finish Weekend (2-1)</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='713005' first='Upward' last='Stars'] program based out of Greenville finished the weekend with a (2-1) record Prep Girls Hoops saw [program_tooltip program_id='713005' first='Upward' last='Stars'] Defeat Team Griggs in overtime on the opening day. Forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='567027' first='Jaida' last='Johnson'] </strong>provided good paint presence by leading the way. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='567028' first='Caroline' last='Turner']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='902211' first='Ellison' last='Silver'] </strong>both contributed strong efforts in the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1251396,"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_27-05-2025_01-38-30-3710PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1251396" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson plays her best basketball close to the basket just by being active and reacting. Jaida will at times look to take 2-3 dribbles to the cup. She could certainly develop a solid post move down the road. She plays the game vocal and will look to play with her back to the basket by posting up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1251398,"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_27-05-2025_01-38-17-3850PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1251398" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Turner was just in the right place at times today to make a play for the [program_tooltip program_id='713005' first='Upward' last='Stars'] squad. Carolina operated close to the basket down in the paint area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1251395,"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_27-05-2025_01-38-41-7420PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1251395" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Silver brought good awareness from out top when she was surveying over the defense. Ellison made timely passes when she wasn't looking to knockdown a shot from out on the perimeter. She has deep range at times on her delivery from downtown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Davis Continues to Get Better</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1251391,"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_27-05-2025_01-39-34-8320PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1251391" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213547' first='Traeona' last='Davis']</strong> continues to get better each time out with her play. A future Stock-Riser in the 2027 Palmetto State Rankings. Davis plays over at North Augusta HS for Head Coach Al Young. Traeona runs with [program_tooltip program_id='713005' first='Upward' last='Stars'] Gold 16U on the Grassroots Circuit. She really understands on how to be productive down low with her post presence. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Traeona has quick feet to get by defenders and surely has no problems playing through contact and embracing a few bruises to her opponent. She does a nice job of running the floor and filling the lane. Traeona shows to play the game inside 4 feet from the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay connected with all the latest coverage of South Carolina basketball right here. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and remember to #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->