Baron Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops made its annual trip up to Sumter to take in the Baron Classic at Wilson Hall. The event features 8 boys and 8 girl's programs from the SCISA ranks. How did things go on Day 1? Read more inside here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Florence Christian 62 Orangeburg Prep 34</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Laurence Manning Academy 51 Heathwood Hall 49 (OT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson Hall 67 Thomas Sumter Academy 14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Augusta Christian 79 Pinewood Prep 58</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Could the Lions </em></strong><b><i>Repeat?</i></b></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1690412,"sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-thumbnail"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/5300EEF4-F9FD-43C5-B3DD-D36F2AF00F55.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/5300EEF4-F9FD-43C5-B3DD-D36F2AF00F55.jpeg?w=150&amp;h=150&amp;crop=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1690412" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Augusta Christian Lions won the SCISA Class 3A State Championship last season. Can the Lions repeat this coming season in the new Class 4A? <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1345918' first='Luke' last='Wilson']</strong> a left-handed post player is off to Georgia Southern next season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1223258' first='Khaleel' last='Pratt']</strong> (2024) is already off the board and headed to the SEC Conference to play baseball at the University of Kentucky. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1218929' first='DJ' last='Shine']</strong> (2024) is a scoring combo guard for the Lions who really shows ways to score the ball from all 3 levels on the floor. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1300788' first='Braylen' last='Smith']</strong> is another piece on this talented Lions roster. Smith a point guard really does a good job of getting to his spots on the floor and really shows to have a nice mid-range game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>** Prep Hoops keeps Augusta Christian in the Georgia rankings since the school is located in Martinez, GA. ACS does play under SCISA organization for athletics. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Milestone Approaching: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>According to my calculations legendary Pinewood Prep Head Coach Pat Eidson has 899 career wins in 33rd year at the school. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top Performances: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1444151' first='Daniel' last='Burton'] </strong>- Wilson Hall (Sumter)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burton is really starting to show progress for the Wilson Hall Academy Barons. Daniel was able to be a rim protector at times today and challenge shots at the rim. Burton really glides all over the floor very well and shows to have a good upside. Daniel still has his best basketball still in front of him down the road. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1690423,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/ACCC798B-D2AC-4FEA-9BC1-93BDA0F9526C.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/ACCC798B-D2AC-4FEA-9BC1-93BDA0F9526C.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1690423" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ju-wel Huntley</strong> - Florence Christian </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huntley really guided the Eagles to an easy victory over the Orangeburg Prep Indians today. Juw-el just recently played Quarterback for the Eagles and led them to the SCISA Class 3A State Championship Game. Huntley today took a handful of charges today when he wasn't scoring the rock. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1690422,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/935F6DF7-3471-4BF2-90C5-C4A076BA6F25.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/935F6DF7-3471-4BF2-90C5-C4A076BA6F25.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1690422" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='865308' first='<strong>Jon' last='David Gardner</strong>'] - Heathwood Hall </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gardner is off the board to the University of the South (Sewanee) next year. JD and the Highlanders lost a tough one on the opening night to Laurence Manning Academy in overtime. Gardner plays multiple positions on this Highlanders squad and for sure provides the senior leadership on this young roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>New Name for the Database:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1690416,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/149B436F-1A04-4E60-8D0A-CBFA4809CA23.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/149B436F-1A04-4E60-8D0A-CBFA4809CA23.jpeg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-1690416" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687283' first='Noah' last='Tanner']</strong> - Laurence Manning Academy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tanner finished the game with 11 points as the Swampcats prevailed in overtime over Heathwood Hall. Tanner a shooting guard showed to have a shooting stroke when he time and space to set his feet. Noah recently finished the football season for the Blue/Orange as a wide receiver. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops will take look at some freshman in another article tomorrow from the Baron Classic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->