Around the State: Cherokee, Chester and Fairfield
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Schools in the Counties: Blacksburg HS, Chester HS, Fairfield Central HS, Gaffney HS, Great Falls HS, Lewisville HS and Richard Winn Academy
Blacksburg HS – The Wildcats finished (10-14) a season ago. Ziyon Harris Ziyon Harris 5'10" | PG Blacksburg | 2025 State SC has made the trip over from county rival Gaffney HS. Harris is a quick guard who can score the ball by connecting from downtown. Harris will join up with senior Jacob Gilfillan Jacob Gilfillan 6'3" | SF Blacksburg | 2024 State SC . Gilfillan averaged 11.5 ppg a season ago for the Wildcats.
Chester HS – The Cyclones finished (13-5) last season. Who will the guy to step-up and take over the leadership duties? Is there a Devan Downey anywhere to be found in Chester County?
Fairfield Central HS (Winnsboro) – Times were very tough for the Griffins last season after finishing (2-23).
Gaffney HS – The Indians were silent this summer and really didn’t play anywhere or at least where Prep Hoops was at in attendance. Rickey Littlejohn III Rickey Littlejohn III 5'9" | PG Gaffney | 2027 State SC just a freshman is certainly fun to watch in this freshman class. Rickey finishes at the basket with both hands quite easily. He explodes in the open court and really likes to play the game all 94 feet. The offense runs through his hands and the Indians hopes.
Markell Hollis Markell Hollis 6'3" | SF Gaffney | 2024 State SC does a little bit of everything when it comes to HUSTLE plays. Markell has good length to be disruptive at times in the passing lanes. He will slash to the cup for an easy bucket. Hollis really makes himself available around and away from the ball at all times. Markell will finish drives in transition with his ability to play multiple positions on the floor.
Kaleb Phillips Kaleb Phillips 6'3" | SG Gaffney | 2025 State SC really likes to play his game from the corners with his ability to knockdown shots. He always seems to be in shooting form and ready to receive the ball in the pocket.
Great Falls HS – The Red Devils should be right in the thick of things again this season in Class 1A. The Red Devils finished (24-6) a season ago and lost to Christ Church in the playoffs. Senior Aaden Fair Aaden Fair 6'1" | SG Great Falls | 2024 State SC a future Stock-Riser averaged 17.8 ppg and 6.3 rebounds a season ago. Who will step up and help this season in the lineup? Junior Rico McCullough, Gavin Hood Gavin Hood 5'11" | PG Great Falls | 2026 State SC and Jamal Lytes will be a few names to monitor here for the Red Devils.
Lewisville HS (Richburg) – The Lions are currently (9-1) on the football field in Class 1A. Jakarri Strong Jakarri Strong 5'9" | CG Lewisville | 2024 State SC a senior guard is a name to follow here on the hardwood for the Lions. The Lions finished just (6-17) a season ago.
Richard Winn Academy (Winnsboro) – The Eagles were (22-4) last season in SCISA Class 1A. The Eagles will rely on Senior Drew Squires Drew Squires 6'2" | SF Richard Winn Academy | 2024 State SC who currently is having a big season on the gridiron as a wide receiver. Squires averaged 13.1 ppg last season.