Around the State: Horry County
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Schools in the County: Atlantic Collegiate Academy, Aynor HS, Carolina Forest HS, Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach, Conway HS, Green Sea Floyds HS, Loris HS, Myrtle Beach HS, North Myrtle Beach HS, Socastee HS, St James HS,
Atlantic Collegiate Academy (Myrtle Beach) – The new school in town has collected some good talent in year one for Head Coach Jason Harris. Senior guard Santana Mayes a transfer from Conway HS found his way over to the Armada thus past fall. Jones Lay, Jamie Brooks, Jayleen Bellamy and CJ Hemingway all will play this season at Atlantic Collegiate Academy. Lay a forward comes over from Green Sea Floyds, while Brooks comes in from North Myrtle Beach. Look out for some other new faces to the Grand Strand on his roster this season.
Aynor HS – The Blue Jackets finished just (3-18) a season ago.
Carolina Forest HS – The Panthers will have to find some scoring this season with the departure of several players. Daniel Allen will look to step up and take the lead this season.
Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach – The Saints return Brayden Hendrix, left-handed forward Jack Green, Aubrey Hall and youngster Ayden Leith. The Saints could make some noise with an addition of some size in the middle this season in SCISA Class 3A.
Conway HS – The Tigers lost in the Lower State Championship Game to Goose Creek last season and finished the year at (27-2). Senior left-handed Devin Grainger is back for one last go around. Junior forward Javion Crawford will patrol the middle with sophomore wing Jordan Jenkins seeing more playing time this season. Senior Derek Grant is a forward who brings great energy to the floor and game experience for Head Coach Mike Hopkins.
Green Sea Floyds HS – The Trojans lost Jones Lay to Atlantic Collegiate Academy. They will rely on Demarian Mitchell and Tahj Brown to provide scoring this season for Head Coach Jared Caudill.
Loris HS – The Lions lost a lot with several kids making the move to Atlantic Collegiate Academy. The Lions also lost Head Coach Adrain Grady to another job. Loris HS will have a new look this season.
Myrtle Beach HS – The Seahawks suffered through a long season last year. Junior John Simmons a big-time football recruit as wide receiver looks to still be around.
North Myrtle Beach HS – The Chiefs have some solid pieces back for Head Coach Ryan Walker. Wells Hill, Landon Cloninger, Cash Brown, Noah Louder and TJ Stanley all return to the roster this season up in Little River.
Socastee HS – The Braves have a new Head Coach Alvin Green a former Braves standout back in the day. Senior Quadir Scott is back for an encore this time around. Scott a football player is a left-handed guard for the Braves. Who will step up and provide some scoring this season besides Scott?
St James HS (Murrells Inlet) – The Sharks have Carter Bobbitt and Jasaan Faulkner back on the roster this season. Bobbitt originally from New Jersey played his first season last year down here on the Grand Strand. Carter ran with Horry Select on the Grassroots Circuit. Faulkner a football player in the fall brings toughness and grit to the hardwood.