Around the State: Dorchester County
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Schools in the County: Ashley Ridge HS, Cane Bay HS, Cathedral Academy, Fort Dorchester HS, Palmetto Scholars, Pinewood Prep, Summerville HS and Woodland HS
Ashley Ridge HS – The Lady Swamp Foxes have added some new faces to the roster this season for Head Coach Jimmy Brown. Kaylin Brown Kaylin Brown 5'9" | CG Ashley Ridge | 2025 State SC transferred in from nearby Oceanside Collegiate, Madison Mclemore comes in from nearby Goose Creek. Katie Johnson Katie Johnson 5'11" | CG Ashley Ridge | 2025 State SC a sharp-shooting guard joins the program after being home-schooled. Dianna Blake Dianna Blake 6'1" | PF Ashley Ridge | 2024 State SC will hold down the paint for the Lady Swamp Foxes. Blake a effective back to the basket post player can rebound the ball on both ends of the court very effectively.
Nadia President Nadia President 5'4" | PG Ashley Ridge | 2025 State SC and Briana Davidson Briana Davidson 5'4" | SG Ashley Ridge | 2025 State SC both have logged many minutes over the years from the backcourt. President brings toughness and a willingness to find the open teammate while touching the paint.
Cane Bay HS – The Lady Cobras finished (18-9) a season ago. Lachar Lawrence Lachar Lawrence 5'6" | CG Cane Bay | 2026 State SC will be a name to watch out for from here. Lawrence averaged 7.5 ppg last season as a freshman.
Cathedral Academy – The Lady Generals won the SCISA Class 2A State Championship last season. The Lady Generals (22-7) a season ago return plenty to the lineup this season for Head Coach Chris Pouyat. Senior Jalyn Almeida Jalyn Almeida 5'3" | PG Cathedral Academy | 2024 State SC averaged 16.2 ppg while senior forward Claire Griffin Claire Griffin 5'8" | SF Cathedral Academy | 2024 State SC chipped in with 12.2 ppg and Paige Pouyat Paige Pouyat 5'7" | SG DME Academy Daytona FL | 2026 State FL averaged 8.8 ppg. Griffin added 7.6 rebounds a night. JuJu DeSouza another senior on this roster really brings a great deal of game experience.
Fort Dorchester HS – The Lady Patriots have some new faces on the roster this season for new Head Coach Katrina McClain. McClain a former SEC Player at the University of Georgia and USA Olympian will lead the squad this season. Kai Mack Kai Mack 5'11" | PF Fort Dorchester | 2025 State SC , Cailah Tucker Cailah Tucker 5'8" | SF Fort Dorchester | 2025 State SC and Ciara Byrd Ciara Byrd 5'8" | SG Fort Dorchester | 2025 State SC all return to the team from a season ago. Mack does her best work around the paint area while Tucker brings good versatility to the floor.
Jehmyah Chisolm Jehmyah Chisolm 5'5" | CG Fort Dorchester | 2025 SC , Tonya Edmonson Tonya Edmonson 5'5" | SG Fort Dorchester | 2025 SC and Cailyn Webber Cailyn Webber 5'7" | PF Fort Dorchester | 2025 State SC all be new additions to the program this season. Chisolm was previously at Summerville HS, Edmonson – Ashley Ridge HS last season while Webber was at Cathedral Academy.
Palmetto Scholars – The Lady Phoenix (11-13) lost Lacy Gerald Lacy Gerald 5'5" | PG West Ashley | 2024 State SC to West Ashley HS. SaBria Washington SaBria Washington 5'4" | SG Palmetto Scholars | 2024 State SC will look to lead the way and take on the more of a leadership role this season. Washington a senior averaged 13.8 ppg a season ago.
Pinewood Prep – The Lady Panthers have X’Zoria Vaughn X’Zoria Vaughn 5'4" | PG Pinewood Prep | 2024 State SC back in the backcourt. She missed some time last season due to being injured. Vaughn averaged 10.8 ppg last season from the backcourt. Senior forward Marissa Bulford Marissa Bulford 5'7" | SG Pinewood Prep | 2024 State SC who played well last month at the Prep Girls Hoops Top 250 Expo will be relied on this season to help out.
Summerville HS – The Lady Green Wave (20-6) a season ago have plenty of talent on the roster this season for Head Coach Calvin Davis. Juniors Emma Daugherty Emma Daugherty 6'1" | PF Summerville | 2025 State SC and Molly Daugherty Molly Daugherty 5'10" | SF Summerville | 2025 State SC both return after having a nice summer on the Grassroots Circuit. Both players have received some NCAA Division 1 offers along the way. Molly averaged 11. 4 ppg and Emma chipped in at 10.7 ppg a season ago.
Junior Madison Thomas Madison Thomas 5'10" | SG Berkeley | 2026 State SC will patrol the paint with her rugged play and toughness. Thomas averaged 6.3 ppg and 5.5 rebounds a season ago. Nevaeh Mathews Nevaeh Mathews 5'6" | PG Northwood Academy | 2025 State SC will hold down the backcourt for the Lady Green Wave. This team has plenty of talent on a given night to beat anyone. Are they the team to beat in the Lower State Class 5A ranks?
Woodland HS – The Lady Wolverines finished (13-9) a season ago. Senior Lyniah Kitt Lyniah Kitt 6'0" | PF Woodland | 2024 State SC is a quick leaper from the forward position. Kitt averaged 12.3 ppg last season from around the paint area. Kah’Liyah Geddis Kah’Liyah Geddis 5'5" | PG Woodland | 2024 State SC added 9.3 ppg from the combo guard position.