Class 2A State Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have completed the portion of the season dominated by mid-season tournaments. With our calendars now set to January – and the year 2023 – region play is set to begin across South Carolina.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If one thought the level of competition across the Palmetto State was already high, it is about to get even higher as the first month of the season is a make or break month for many a team that has postseason aspirations.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That is where we at Prep Girls Hoops come in – to bring the most in-depth, complete coverage of high school girls basketball across the state. Without futher adieu, here is our top 10 list for Class 2A.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Gray Collegiate (9-4)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":357140,"width":426,"height":319,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/11/4E3FA271-6D33-4295-9CD3-317A16B749CE.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-357140" width="426" height="319" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The War Eagles were tabbed as one of the 2A teams to beat this season – and so far, Gray Collegiate has lived up to that billing. The team is 9-4 and its resume includes victories over Orangeburg Prep (last year's 2A SCISA runner-up), A.C. Flora, Hartsville and Mauldin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gray Collegiate boasts a stacked roster that includes <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='242933' first='Kadence' last='Walker-Lee']</strong>, who has averaged 9.5 points and 8.1 rebounds in 12 games. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='471892' first='Alyssa' last='Woodlock']</strong>, a potent threat from deep, is averaging 8.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 steals. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='185424' first='Jordan' last='Mintz']</strong> has also tallying an average of 8.2 points in 13 games. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207409' first='Karlee' last='Phelps']</strong> adds interior depth for the War Eagles as she has averaged 7.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. Unsigned senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='124108' first='Maliyiah' last='Mason']</strong> has averaged 6.5 points and 7.1 rebounds in six games.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Keenan (5-5)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":549452,"width":374,"height":245,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/11/IMG_0929-2-scaled-crop-1938x1272-1668631568.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-549452" width="374" height="245" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After several seasons in the 3A ranks (and winning state championships in those 3A ranks), the Raiders are back as a 2A team this season and have held their own throughout the first half of the regular season. They may be 5-5 but have played a tough schedule that has included victories over Military Magnet and Lower Richland.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The focal point of Keenan is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='124104' first='Milaysia' last='Fulwiley']</strong>, who committed to South Carolina prior to the start of the season. The Raiders have also received worthwhile contributions from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='124109' first='Tanaja' last='Kennedy']</strong>, who transferred from Cardinal Newman. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='187999' first='Samaya' last='Johnson']</strong>, <strong>Tierra Griffin</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='244740' first='Aiyo' last='Price']</strong> are also among the names to look out for with the Raiders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Silver Bluff (6-3)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":568701,"width":390,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/12/IMG_3663-crop-3045x1999-1671359566.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-568701" width="390" height="256" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Chasen Redd's Bulldogs have become accustomed to playing in big games late in seasons and Silver Bluff appears poised to do that once again in 2022-23. Silver Bluff's 2022-23 has included victories over Barnwell and Spartanburg.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When thinking about unsigned seniors, there are not many that have displayed more impressive seasons than <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='175386' first='Aaliyah' last='Lawrence']</strong>. She was part of the 2020-21 Bulldogs rendition that earned a berth in the 2A state championship game. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='243448' first='Ahminah' last='Taylor']</strong> is a primary backcourt stalwart for Silver Bluff.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Andrew Jackson (6-5)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":553402,"width":398,"height":261,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/11/IMG_1424-scaled-crop-2359x1549-1669120971.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-553402" width="398" height="261" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Volunteers' run last season to the 2A state championship game may have been a glimpse into the future for many Palmetto State hoops fans. Andrew Jackson's season so far has included victories over Nation Ford and Fort Mill.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What makes the Volunteers a team of the future is how young its core is – including <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496215' first='Ayona' last='Alexander']</strong>. Andrew Jackson's rising star big has averaged a double-double of 10.8 points and 11.8 rebounds in 10 games. Through those same 10 contests, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='383418' first='Ni'yonna' last='Asbelle']</strong> is averaging 13.5 points and 6.8 rebounds. By the Volunteers' current standards one may consider <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='395216' first='Emiley' last='McCall']</strong> (a sophomore) a veteran. She has averaged 7.8 points, 4.5 steals and 4.5 rebounds. <strong>Trinity Delly</strong>, an eighth grader, has averaged 7.6 points and 2.5 steals per contest.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Timberland (8-7)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":570780,"width":398,"height":261,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/12/IMG_4817-crop-3568x2343-1671803275.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-570780" width="398" height="261" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wolves are seemingly on their way to another impressive season after getting into the win column on 16 occasions in 2021-22. Timberland's signature wins of the season include defeating Denmark-Olar and Fort Mill.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When hoping to earn a victory over the Wolves, one must have to find a way to keep <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='158943' first='Amiyah' last='Ferguson']</strong> in check. Ferguson is set to play her collegiate ball at Cal State-Northridge following this season. Timberland's impressive cast of characters also includes <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='262015' first='Da'sani' last='Kinlaw']</strong> as well as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='254257' first='Zion' last='Prioleau']</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Landrum (8-4)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":551637,"width":410,"height":269,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/11/IMG_1161-scaled-crop-2385x1566-1668956512.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-551637" width="410" height="269" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a 2022-23 campaign that, so far, has included victories over Chapin, Boiling Springs and Woodruff, the Cardinals have had an impressive start to a season where they are fresh off an Upper State Final bid from last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the reasons why earning a win over Landrum is no easy task is because of the play of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='251758' first='Savannah' last='Brown']</strong>, Landrum's star center. The Cardinals have also received major contributions from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='399239' first='Kaylee' last='Cortez']</strong> and <strong>Sydney Price</strong> in the backcourt as well as <strong>Kylie Fortner</strong>, a freshman in her second season with the Cardinals.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Woodland (7-3)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":499897,"width":512,"height":384,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/09/4947F483-855A-4543-9E9C-E3FD8922D1E3-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-499897" width="512" height="384" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wolverines have already surpassed their five-win total from last season with seven trips to the win column so far in 2022-23. Included in Woodland's season thus far is a victory over Orangeburg-Wilkinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Camera Goodwin</strong> is in her final season with the Wolverines and is poised to conclude her high school career on a high note. Another of Woodland's signature performers is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='414001' first='Lyniah' last='Kitt']</strong>, who competes on the AAU circuit with Team USC Unleashed. Another of those key players is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='299565' first='Kah'liyah' last='Geddis']</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Wade Hampton (7-4)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":369788,"width":420,"height":315,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/12/D72B4F74-26CA-4E0E-A0B7-AF5F6B037267.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-369788" width="420" height="315" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final season of Wade Hampton girls basketball prior to its impending consolidation with Estill has been a memorable one for the Red Devils. Among its seven victories is one against a team that is a tough out for any opponent in Silver Bluff.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='171781' first='Ny'Keyah' last='Mitchell']</strong> has returned for her senior season with the Red Devils. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='369392' first='Janiya' last='Carter']</strong> will be a name to continue to keep an eye out for as her career continues to blossom. Wade Hampton also got a talented freshman in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='429826' first='Tyshana' last='Leverette']</strong>, who transferred to the Red Devils from Ridgeland-Hardeeville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Chesterfield (10-5)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":549471,"width":419,"height":275,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/11/IMG_0967-2-scaled-crop-2133x1400-1668632293.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-549471" width="419" height="275" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rams became a team that put the 2A field on notice last season as they compiled together 16 wins. Chesterfield is already at 10 so far this season and its impressive 2022-23 has included wins over York, Columbia and twice over McBee.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 13 games this season, junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='252525' first='Kierra' last='Diggs']</strong> is averaging 13.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.7 steals. As for <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='241663' first='Raeleigh' last='Rivers']</strong>, one of the team's star seniors, she too is averaging 13.2 points along with 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals per contest. The Rams also feature another 2023 in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='487425' first='Jada' last='Blackwell']</strong> who is averaging 6.7 rebounds and 6.4 points per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Eau Claire (9-4)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":357142,"width":426,"height":319,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/11/5162D237-CD16-40F9-B342-C530B5F0BF9D.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-357142" width="426" height="319" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Shamrocks posted its first double-digit win season is roughly a decade last season – and they are already on their way to another this season. Eau Claire not only racked up the victories, but has played teams such as Trinity Collegiate and Denmark-Olar tough.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='378764' first='Destinee' last='Tiller']</strong> has averaged 16.3 points and 2.2 steals in the 12 games that she has played in this season for Eau Claire. The team has also seen stellar play from another of its seniors in <strong>Gabrielle Woods</strong>. She has averaged 9.1 rebounds per game. <strong>Jada Teasley</strong>, a sophomore, has averaged 5.8 rebounds, 5.5 points and three steals a game for the Shamrocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->