McKinnon and her 3A Dillon squad was successful in claiming a Lower State championship at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. The Wildcats did not encounter the same success in the 2025-26 tournament but still put together a solid season in large part because of McKinnon’s stellar play. McKinnon would play in all 26 games this past season for Dillon while averaging 18.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.3 steals and 4.3 assists per contest. The Wildcats concluded its 2025-26 season with a 23-3 record along with winning its region by going a perfect 10-0. When next season tips off, Dillon will move from 3A to 2A. 

The Wildcats got its portion of the 3A tournament started with a dominant victory over North Charleston. Thanks to a 27-point performance from Dillon’s star junior guard, the Wildcats earned a berth in the Lower State semifinals as they defeated Orangeburg-Wilkinson by a final tally of 69-53. McKinnon has had herself an excellent playoffs as she also scored 23 in the victory over North Charleston. She has averaged 18.7, six rebounds, 5.4 steals and 4.6 assists per game this season. On Tuesday, Dillon will travel to Keenan for a berth in the 3A Lower State final at the Florence Center. 

One of only two juniors on this team, containing McKinnon is key for any team looking to defeat Dillon. Waccamaw was unsuccessful as the scoreboard – and as her 13 points displayed. Being a 2027, those veteran instincts certainly display themselves on defense as McKinnon can match an opposing ball carrier step for step and move for move. Another element of her game where McKinnon shines is as a transition playmaker. McKinnon recently achieved a noteworthy individual milestone when she reached the 1,000-point plateau for her career. McKinnon would love to add a 3A state championship to that resume after getting close last season. 

A year after winning last season’s 3A Lower State championship, Dillon is back for more in 2025-26. On Jan. 23, the Wildcats hosted Georgetown. Dillon earned a 58-29 victory and McKinnon reached the lofty 1,000-point plateau. The star junior point guard has played in all 18 games this season for a Wildcats team that has only dropped one contest against a Palmetto State team (4A Camden on Dec. 3). McKinnon is second on the team in scoring, averaging 18.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. The Wildcats were ranked second in the most recent 3A coaches’ poll only behind defending champion Walhalla. 

With McKinnon, one can ensure Dillon will keep on winning. McKinnon’s Wildcats did plenty of winning in 2024-25 – so much of it that Dillon was one of the last two 3A teams standing at the Florence Center back in March. McKinnon also helped the Wildcats to an overall record of 23-4 along with the 3A state berth. The multi-skilled junior guard averaged 14.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 4.2 steals in the 26 contests she played in. The Wildcats will enter 2025-26 as defending 3A Lower State champions and the team has its sights set on a similar distinction this season – one where the word “lower” is erased between “3A” and “state.” 

McKinnon made a big impression this season with her play for the Lady Wildcats. She helped Dillon HS get to the Class 3A State Championship before falling to Walhalla HS.

Khwnylahi very well could be one of the most athletic kids in the 2027 Palmetto State. She made a great upward swing from #115 to #33 this time around in the 2027 Palmetto State.

McKinnon plays with a MOTOR that never stops it seems. She plays her best basketball attacking the cup but is a capable shooter from the perimeter at times. Khwnylahi averaged 14.2 ppg, 5.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 4.2 steals this season for the Lady Wildcats (23-4).

McKinnon is extremely athletic and still learning the game. In due time she will make more progress upward with her game.