Class 5A Notebook

Last season Goose Creek HS defeated Clover HS in the Class 5A State Championship Game. Who will be in the State Championship Game this season ? Read more right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. <strong>Clover HS (10-1) </strong> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-125773" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2019/12/Aylesha-Wade-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="124069" first="Aylesha" last="Wade"]</strong> the #1 player in the 2021 Palmetto State Class went over 2,000 career points last night in a victory over Fort Mill HS 60-43. Wade who is to Charlotte University next season finished the night with 37 points. Will the Blue Eagles make it back to the Class 5A State Championship Game again this season ?<strong> [player_tooltip player_id="188008" first="La’Destiny" last="Worthy"],</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="188009" first="Taylor" last="Thomas"]</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="197053" first="Ashley" last="Farmer"]</strong> are some other names to keep a eye out for the Lady Blue Eagles. <strong>Ridge View HS (7-2) </strong> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-244094" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/01/F5BE64BD-79A0-45EA-B90C-8015301F7E39.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="124070" first="Laila" last="Acox"]</strong> is headed to East Carolina University next season just went over 1,000 career points. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="177709" first="Nyla" last="Jackson"]</strong> just committed to Columbia College (SC) for next year. The Lady Blazers have a few other seniors to keep monitoring in<strong> [player_tooltip player_id="185220" first="Mya" last="Wasswa"]</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="177708" first="Mariah" last="Mitchem"]</strong>. The Blazers finish up with Blythewood HS on the schedule <strong>Rock Hill HS (18-2) </strong> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-230835" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/11/B16D0B63-E5E3-4A84-8739-85156514C651-300x169.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="169" /> The Lady Bearcats have been playing all season long under Head Coach Kennan Orr. The Bearcats and Ridge View HS are battling for the Region 4-5A Championship.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id="190143" first="Jada" last="Jones"]</strong>,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id="190145" first="Gracie" last="Wilson"]</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="190144" first="Makayla" last="Street"],</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="190148" first="Katie" last="Reed"]</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="231023" first="Laila" last="Hankerson"]</strong> and <strong>De’Ashaj Crawford</strong> provide the spark for the Lady Bearcats. Rock Hill HS has plenty of depth on the roster to make a good run in the playoffs. <strong>Sumter HS (7-1) </strong> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-229984" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/11/CD84BB95-87D0-41BC-8518-90260B88E678.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> The Lady Gamecocks recently returned to action last week after almost 2 months off.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id="171802" first="Kiara" last="Croskey"]</strong> a freshman recently was offered by Ole Miss. Croskey is averaging 15.5 ppg, 5.8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4.8 steals this season. Gardner Webb signee <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="124080" first="Layken" last="Cox"]</strong> goes to work inside the paint averaging 9 ppg and 9 rebounds. Unsigned senior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="124079" first="Inga" last="Colclough"]</strong> averages 7 ppg and 7.8 rebounds. <strong>Summerville HS (7-1) </strong> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-204510" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/09/7111D856-3E58-4147-820A-84C843009D9A.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> The Lady Green Wave is led by senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="171744" first="Lexi" last="Shepard"]</strong> 12.7 ppg and 5.3 rebounds. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="171745" first="Kylie" last="Sims"]</strong> a forward adds 11 ppg. <strong>Wando HS (5-3) and Berkeley HS (Moncks Corner) (5-2)</strong> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-212823" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/10/Peighton-Jambor-81-2-e1602635353285-226x300.jpg" alt="" width="226" height="300" /> These two programs will battle this coming Friday in region play. Wando HS (4-0) in region play has had great production from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="124098" first="Dylan" last="Silber"]</strong> 14.3 ppg while the Lady Stags rely on <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="171791" first="Peighton" last="Jambor"]</strong>. Jambor is averaging 18 ppg and 15 rebounds this season. Jambor scored 17 points last night in a victory over Goose Creek HS. <strong>Goose Creek HS (8-2)</strong> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-212827" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/10/Samiya-Grant-86-2-e1602635494755-234x300.jpg" alt="" width="234" height="300" /> The Gators have lost 2 straight games in a row after winning 79 straight region games. The Gators recently lost to Berkeley HS 49-42. The Lady Gators get leadership from a trio of juniors on the roster. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="199237" first="Sharriah" last="Green"]</strong> 14.3 ppg, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="199238" first="Ravin" last="Griffin"]</strong> 11.9 ppg and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="171770" first="Samiya" last="Grant"]</strong> 10.1 ppg. <strong>Woodmont HS (Piedmont) (13-2) </strong> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-212767" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/10/Anaya-Muhammad-8-2-e1602612707749-219x300.jpg" alt="" width="219" height="300" /> The Lady Wildcats have been led by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="124107" first="Anaya" last="Muhammad"]</strong> 15 ppg and 5.4 rebounds this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="194857" first="Mazari" last="Bennett"]</strong> 11 ppg and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="176613" first="Trinity" last="Nesbitt"]</strong> 6 ppg and 7 rebounds. <strong>JL Mann HS (Greenville) (10-2) </strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="187987" first="Jakaiya" last="Mack"]</strong> a junior guard is the leader of this squad. Mack and the Lady Patriots play Woodmont HS for the Region 1-5A Championship. <strong>Byrnes HS (Duncan) (13-3) </strong> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-212828" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/10/Savannah-Porterfield-68-2-e1602635528128-241x300.jpg" alt="" width="241" height="300" /> The Lady Runnin Rebels hold a game lead over Dorman HS for the region at (9-1). <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="195519" first="Savannah" last="Porterfield"]</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="194862" first="Najah" last="Gilliam"]</strong> provide leadership for the red, white and blue. <strong>Dorman HS (12-3) </strong> The Lady Cavaliers (8-2) in the region rely on shooting guard<strong> [player_tooltip player_id="253845" first="Chamiah" last="Dominck"]</strong> 13.8 ppg and senior point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="253846" first="Miller" last="Schachner"]</strong>. <strong>St James HS (Murrells Inlet) (10-3) </strong> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-238084" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/12/0C931E61-7FBA-46DD-B5EA-5C79C46FFC51.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> The Lady Sharks are starting to play some good ball after the break. The Lady Sharks have a huge mountain in Sumter HS this coming Wednesday in region play. The Lady Sharks (4-1) in region play have gotten strong play from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="185434" first="Mackenzie" last="Cochrane"]</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="175340" first="Breanna" last="McCall"]</strong>. Cochrane a USC-Aiken soccer signee is playing well around the cup while McCall a left-handed freshman point guard provides good minutes for Head Coach Paul Hudacko.