Around the State: Dorchester County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dorchester County sits just north of Charleston County in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078736' first='Lowcountry' last='']. Several schools are really close to counties lines in each direction you go. Let's dive into the action from Dorchester County. Who are some of these players? <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> Today for all the latest coverage on the site. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the County:</em></strong> Ashley Ridge HS, Cane Bay HS, Cathedral Academy, Faith Christian, Fort Dorchester HS, Riverpointe Christian Academy, Palmetto Scholars, Pinewood Prep, Summerville HS and Woodland HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2044451,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/E0C3435A-E18D-4825-A1CE-75478631A8FA.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/E0C3435A-E18D-4825-A1CE-75478631A8FA.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2044451" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ashley Ridge HS</strong> - The Swamp Foxes will rely on Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1343999' first='Jahlil' last='Hope']</strong> to lead the way on this season. Hope really lacks a true position but he brings efficiency around the bucket. Jahlil averaged 18.3 ppg and 9.8 rebounds last season for the Swamp Foxes (17-10). He currently has 881 career points entering his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1935100,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/CF452CA0-044A-4BC1-9274-A5F922C3C5E5.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/CF452CA0-044A-4BC1-9274-A5F922C3C5E5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1935100" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cane Bay HS</strong> - The Cobras lost plenty of punch from the backcourt last season due to graduation. The trio of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1934791' first='Curtrell' last='Dixon']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1265814' first='Ziayre' last='Williams']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1751351' first='Jayden' last='Coffey']</strong> will lead the way. Dixon and Coffey will hold down the backcourt while Williams a RAW talent will patrol the paint area. Coffey is a transfer from nearby Ashley Ridge HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1982205,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/68E223D0-33FD-4A85-884D-4929EC85CE04.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/68E223D0-33FD-4A85-884D-4929EC85CE04.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1982205" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cathedral Academy</strong> - The Generals fell in the SCISA Class 2A State Championship Game a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1669880' first='Bryce' last='Ward']</strong> is a very confident freshman guard for Generals Head Coach Blake Ferguson. Ward averaged 11.3 ppg last season for the Generals (22-14). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1982202,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/5847BEA2-6D62-4B98-A16B-09729A37CB11.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/5847BEA2-6D62-4B98-A16B-09729A37CB11.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1982202" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1982066' first='AJ' last='Gresham']</strong> was a nice addition last season to the Generals and will provide good scoring punch on any given night. Gresham averaged 11 ppg last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2175523' first='Amare' last='Jeter']</strong> was a new addition to the Generals this off season. Jeter transferred in from nearby Palmetto Scholars. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1984064,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/B15DCF6C-7835-4545-993F-6F6FD3C5EAED.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/B15DCF6C-7835-4545-993F-6F6FD3C5EAED.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1984064" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Faith Christian (Summerville)</strong> - The Knights won the SCISA Class 1A State Championship last season while finishing (27-2). Who will step up this season for Head Coach Steve Guerry? Juniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1984059' first='Michael' last='King']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1984058' first='Isaiah' last='Freberg']</strong> look to be two solid candidates to take charge for the Knights. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2025148,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/eZy-Watermark_16-06-2023_08-56-57-3190PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/eZy-Watermark_16-06-2023_08-56-57-3190PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2025148" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fort Dorchester HS</strong> - The Patriots look to be a new team this season for Head Coach Thomas McElveen. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1041183' first='Cazz' last='Williams']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2165468' first='Bryan' last='Bright']</strong> and <strong>Tony McGill </strong>will provide senior leadership. Williams can create his own shot and score the ball from all 3 levels. Bright is an undersized post player who made his way over from Ashley Ridge HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1982742,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/85026A99-13B6-4340-BFE7-25B803572BE2.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/85026A99-13B6-4340-BFE7-25B803572BE2.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1982742" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Riverpointe Christian Academy</strong> - RCA will be a new school in SCISA Class 1A this season. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766180' first='Kevin' last='Dukes']</strong> a left-handed mismatch at times can score the ball in a hurry. He averaged over 17 ppg last season at nearby Stall HS. Dukes has a chance to utilize his old school style play to the court. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1982060' first='Terry' last='Truesdale Jr'] </strong>plays a very effective game around the cup with a lot of toughness and grit. He really likes to play the game through contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Palmetto Scholars</strong> - The Phoenix finished last season at (3-18). How will things go this season for this program located in North Charleston. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1982201,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/0F10B9C6-8980-472B-B09A-456F7B0A90F0.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/0F10B9C6-8980-472B-B09A-456F7B0A90F0.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1982201" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pinewood Prep (Summerville)</strong> - The Panthers will rely on Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1731364' first='Michael' last='Vince'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1669895' first='Jonathan' last='Slawson']</strong> this season. Vince is looking to have a breakout season in the SCISA Class 4A ranks. Michael has grown a bit and brings good size to the wing along with the ability to dial up from deep. Vince averaged 14.2 ppg last season while connecting on 36% (78-214) from downtown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slawson plays the game like a pit-bull at times and surely won't hesitate to jump on the deck. <strong>Troy Dandridge</strong> is currently playing football for the Panthers. Legendary Panthers Head Coach Pat Eidson has over 900 career coaching wins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2044452,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/CE1BEEF8-CDDA-45EA-AB0E-BAC58808FDA9.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/CE1BEEF8-CDDA-45EA-AB0E-BAC58808FDA9.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2044452" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Summerville HS</strong> - Can the Green Wave make a run this season in Class 5A? Plenty of talent returns to this lineup for Head Coach David Long. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1103872' first='Yannick' last='Smith']</strong> is already off the board and headed to East Carolina University for football next season. Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1265263' first='Melvin' last='Teal Jr']</strong> really likes to bully defenders with his ability to get the ball to the rack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1590301,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/48-Warren-Nelson-scaled.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/48-Warren-Nelson-scaled.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1590301" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2044348' first='Kenneth' last='Brown']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578670' first='Warren' last='Nelson']</strong> both play their roles so well on this squad. Brown a sharp-shooter guard can really knockdown shots from behind the 3-point line while Nelson does a little bit of everything. Warren will grab a rebound on both ends of the floor, grab a loose ball, make a shot while constantly bringing a full out effort at all times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1738821,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/IMG_6617-crop-2738x1798-1673288403.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/IMG_6617-crop-2738x1798-1673288403.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1738821" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Woodland HS</strong> - The Wolverines finished (17-6) last season. The Wolverines will rely on jet quick guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1149795' first='Ty'ree' last='Edwards']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1149794' first='Ja'Kease' last='Salley']</strong>. Edwards averaged 15 ppg while Salley a very athletic wing player averaged 10.9 ppg and 7 rebounds a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->