Around the State: Abbeville-Greenwood County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Well, the time has come to take a trip Around the State. Who are some of these players in 46 counties spread out throughout the Palmetto State? Let's dive into the action right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the Counties: </em></strong>Abbeville HS, Calhoun Falls Charter, Emerald HS, Greenwood HS, Greenwood Christian and Ware Shoals HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1931303,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/D9BC8A4E-9B76-444C-B473-1787F641FDAB.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/D9BC8A4E-9B76-444C-B473-1787F641FDAB.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1931303" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Abbeville HS</strong> - The Panthers usually start the season late since football usually makes a deep playoff run year after year. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1848143' first='Jaden' last='Baylor']</strong> averaged 12.3 ppg and 5.7 rebounds despite being just a freshman last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1892777' first='Justin' last='Rollinson']</strong> is back in the fold this season after moving back to the area. Rollinson is currently playing defensive back for the Panthers on the gridiron. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1888745' first='Damarcus' last='Leach'] </strong>plays down in the paint for the Panthers where he averaged 6.7 ppg and 4 rebounds a season ago. All three of these players ran with Countyline Elite on the Grassroots Circuit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1709922,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/A77FF1A4-71F7-43CF-BC9B-CA37B05D49B9.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/A77FF1A4-71F7-43CF-BC9B-CA37B05D49B9.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1709922" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Calhoun Falls Charter</strong> - The Blue Flashes finished (20-4) a season ago in Class 1A. Calhoun Falls Charter is located near the Georgia State line in the Northwest corner of the Palmetto State. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1074154' first='Daquean' last='Lewis'] </strong>is back for the Blue Flashes. Lewis nicknamed "Fudge" piled up some numbers last season averaging 23.1 ppg, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Blue Flashes. Lewis has been a 2-time All-Region Player of the Year for his honors. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1350733' first='Trey' last='Sutton']</strong> is back in the post area for the Blue Flashes this season. This 1-2 dup of Lewis and Sutton should help them make a run in region play this season to the playoffs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Emerald HS (Greenwood)</strong> - The Vikings finished last season at (8-14). Who will step up and provide leadership this coming season? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1932573,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/B8635B15-A33F-4966-8D2F-0EFA7C64A69E.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/B8635B15-A33F-4966-8D2F-0EFA7C64A69E.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1932573" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Greenwood HS </strong>- Can the Eagles improve on a (8-19) season from a year ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766178' first='Jeremiah' last='Brooks'] </strong>will look to lead the way for the Eagles after averaging 11 ppg a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2412585' first='CJ' last='Terrell']</strong> a undersized post - football player will provide punch and toughness around the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1806982,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/05E010F0-96C5-406D-808B-900F3CF97CA5.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/05E010F0-96C5-406D-808B-900F3CF97CA5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1806982" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> <strong>Greenwood Christian</strong> - The Hawks (12-13) finished last year with a trip down to Sumter for the SCISA State Tourney. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1806908' first='Ty' last='Kennedy']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1806931' first='Isaiah' last='Scott'] </strong>both had big season a year ago. Kennedy surely doesn't hesitate at all when it comes to taking tough shots. Ty averaged 16 ppg last year. Scott just a 9th grader this season averaged 17.1 ppg a season ago playing off the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ware Shoals HS </strong>- Who will replace Lavarious Posley for the Hornets this season? The Hornets will rely on <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2420514' first='Jayce' last='Medlin']</strong> to lead the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->