Around the State: Calhoun-Orangeburg County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The work never stops covering the Palmetto State. Next stop is the Calhoun-Orangeburg area. Who are some of the schools in these counties? Well, Prep Hoops hs you covered all year long with coverage from side to side and top to bottom in the Palmetto State. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> today for all the coverage and remember to <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the Counties:</em></strong> Bethune-Bowman HS, Calhoun Academy, Calhoun County HS, Edisto HS, Holly Hill Academy, Hunter-Kinard-Tyler HS, Lake Marion HS, North HS, Orangeburg Prep, Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bethune-Bowman HS</strong> - The Mohawks (13-11) a year ago will look to make that next step this season. The Mohawks have some nice pieces in place with<strong> Jailen Avinger</strong>, <strong>Derick Simon</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2211021' first='Terrance' last='McFadden']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2211022' first='Bryson' last='Robinson']</strong>. Avinger and Simon both are currently playing football. McFadden and Robinson are both underclassmen on the Mohawks roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Calhoun Academy</strong> - The Cavaliers finished (20-10) a season ago. The Cavaliers will have to replace several seniors off last year's squad. Who will step-up this year and take on that leadership role? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Calhoun County HS</strong> - Head Coach Zam Fredrick has won 811 career games for the Saints program. The Saints finished (15-6) a season ago. Fredrick starts his 33rd year at the school with 10 state championships. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1596887' first='Christian' last='Zachary'] </strong>is headed off to the University of Virginia to play football next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Edisto HS (Cordova)</strong> - The Cougars finished (8-13) a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Holly Hill Academy</strong> - The Raiders have a new coach in Mason Padgett this year. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2042560' first='Jody' last='Gillam']</strong> transferred in from nearby Orangeburg Prep. Gillam averaged 8.7 ppg and 4.3 assists last year from the point guard position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hunter-Kinard-Tyler HS</strong> - The Trojans finished (5-12) a season ago. Senior <strong>Jayshawn Smalls</strong> and<strong> Amen Darby</strong> both return from last year's squad. Smalls sveraged 14.8 ppg and 6.2 rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lake Marion HS (Santee)</strong> - The Gators struggled last year and finished (3-17). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1749292,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/1BC4459B-08DD-4F9E-8563-6CB6DA05A513.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/1BC4459B-08DD-4F9E-8563-6CB6DA05A513.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1749292" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North HS (North)</strong> - The Eagles could be a sleeper in Class 1A this coming season under Head Coach Keith Parks. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1749271' first='Jaleil' last='Way']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1749270' first='Stetson' last='Stack'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2175525' first='Amaveon' last='Calloway']</strong> will all provide leadership on this roster. Stack is a GAMER on the floor at times. He finishes drives with his left-handed and really likes to dial up from long distance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1982208,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/6315BC6E-7C6F-4AA8-999A-E40304AEB7AB.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/6315BC6E-7C6F-4AA8-999A-E40304AEB7AB.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1982208" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Orangeburg Prep</strong> - The Indians finished (11-14) a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687284' first='T' last='Riley']</strong>, Seniors <strong>Austin Hall </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1345838' first='Jay' last='Plummer']</strong> are back for this season. Riley a left-handed forward averaged 14.9 ppg and 10.5 rebounds while Hall chipped in at 12 ppg and 9 rebounds a night. Plummer a shooting guard provides perimeter shooting and some toughness on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1973035,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/EF9E9273-E6F3-481D-877D-D06A43F85A14.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/EF9E9273-E6F3-481D-877D-D06A43F85A14.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1973035" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS</strong> - The Bruins will have a new coach this year in Henry Howard. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1749272' first='Kashannon' last='Stobert']</strong> a left-handed post player transferred in from nearby North HS. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1239545' first='Jeremiah' last='Jacques']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1524080' first='Maurion' last='Gordon']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1706085' first='Keith' last='Smith']</strong> will look to step-up this season. Jacques brings a fierce competitive edge to the floor. He really likes to play the game up in your face and 94 feet at all times. Gordon brings some good versatility to the wing position while Smith really looks to defend on the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->