Around the State: Abbeville-Greenwood County
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Schools in the Counties: Abbeville HS, Calhoun Falls Charter, Emerald HS, Greenwood HS, Greenwood Christian and Ware Shoals HS
Abbeville HS – The Panthers usually start the season late since football usually makes a deep playoff run year after year. Jaden Baylor Jaden Baylor 6'1" | CG Abbeville | 2026 State SC averaged 12.3 ppg and 5.7 rebounds despite being just a freshman last season. Justin Rollinson Justin Rollinson 6'0" | CG Abbeville | 2026 State SC 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. Damarcus Leach Damarcus Leach 6'4" | SF Abbeville | 2025 State SC 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.
Calhoun Falls Charter – 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. Daquean Lewis Daquean Lewis 6'3" | SF Calhoun Falls Charter | 2024 State SC 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. Trey Sutton Trey Sutton 6'7" | PF Calhoun Falls Charter | 2025 State SC 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.
Emerald HS (Greenwood) – The Vikings finished last season at (8-14). Who will step up and provide leadership this coming season?
Greenwood HS – Can the Eagles improve on a (8-19) season from a year ago. Jeremiah Brooks Jeremiah Brooks 6'0" | PG Greenwood | 2025 State SC will look to lead the way for the Eagles after averaging 11 ppg a season ago. CJ Terrell CJ Terrell 6'6" | PF Greenwood | 2025 SC a undersized post – football player will provide punch and toughness around the paint.
Greenwood Christian – The Hawks (12-13) finished last year with a trip down to Sumter for the SCISA State Tourney. Ty Kennedy Ty Kennedy 5'10" | CG Greenwood Christian | 2026 State SC and Isaiah Scott-Palacios Isaiah Scott-Palacios 6'0" | SG Greenwood Christian | 2027 State SC 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.
Ware Shoals HS – Who will replace Lavarious Posley for the Hornets this season? The Hornets will rely on Jayce Medlin Jayce Medlin SC to lead the way.