For both years that there was a 5A Division 2 classification, Berkeley was the team to beat. Carter was at the nucleus of two of coach Crystal Peace’s Stags teams that claimed state championship. Back in early March, Berkeley defended its 5A Division 2 crown against a tough out in Greenville and she willed her team to victory to the tune of a 29-point outburst. A few weeks after the Stags repeated as state champions, Carter was rewarded with an offer from Minnesota North College. She averaged 13.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.9 steals in the 28 games that she played. 

Carter may have put together the signature performance of anyone throughout championship week at Colonial Life Arena. Berkeley was looking to repeat as 5A Division 2 champions. Greenville would not make it easy. With a 29-point performance, the Stags were able to prevail over the Red Raiders with the final score being 54-50. The regular season being in the books means Carter is looking ahead to club ball with Palmetto 76ers/A’ja Wilson Elite whose first event will be this weekend in North Augusta. Carter would average 13.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.9 steals in the 28 gamest that she played. She also received an offer from Minnesota North College Vermillion. 

After experiencing the euphoria of the program’s first-ever state championship at the conclusion of last season, Berkeley is in search of a repeat effort. Carter’s play will be crucial in the Stags’ quest to run it back. Carter has played in 22 games for Berkeley this season and has averaged 12.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.9 steals. She helped the Stags conclude its regular season with a stellar record of 19-5 plus an 8-2 showing in Region 7-AAAAA. Carter is one of the four sophomores that comprise the 2025-26 version of the Stags. Berkeley was ranked fourth in the most recent 5A Division 2 coaches’ poll. 

Another tough talented guard from the Palmetto state. Alaina plays on a very talented team that won the state championship last year. She currently leads the team in points, assists and steals. She is a high percentage shooter that has an explosive mid-range game. Carter is a difference maker for her Berkeley team.

Berkeley’s defense of its 5A Division 2 state crown began in inauspicious fashion with a loss to SCISA 4A runner-up First Baptist the Tuesday prior to She Got Next. Carter helped to right the ship for the Stags as she scored 18 points in a 70-54 victory for Berkeley over 4A Beaufort. Carter approaches the game with a heads-up attitude, enabling her to react quickly on any play. She will run back to the offensive side of the floor as soon as a teammate corrals a defensive rebound. Carter can display accuracy from behind the arc and displays on-court leadership skills which not every sophomore showcases. Two word that come to mind when watching Carter are floor and general. 

Alaina is an extremely talented guard that knows how to score. She has great range with her three-point shot and makes it look easy. Quick release and nice elevation on her shot. She also can make plays for her teammates in the open court and she likes to push the tempo. Berkeley High School has a lot of talent on their team and a defending state championship so it will be exciting to see her continued growth.

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Carter established herself as a name to watch in her eighth-grade season at Berkeley. In her freshman campaign – she added “state champion” to her already impressive resume. Carter was one of six from the 5A Division 2 Stags to receive invites to this year’s camp. A product of Lowcountry Premier on the PUMA NXT circuit, Carter played in 28 games last season for Berkeley. She averaged 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals last season for the Stags. Among the aspects of her game opposing coaches have to watch out for is her ability to drain 3-pointers and her ability to collect steals.