Turkey Shootout: Opening Night

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops made the trip up to the Pee Dee to check out the Opening Night of the Turkey Shootout at West Florence HS. The official basketball season has started here in the Palmetto State. Remember to <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> today and stay out in front of the coverage all year long. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Gamble Has Big Night:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West Florence HS guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1931197' first='Josh' last='Gamble']</strong> certainly doesn't lack any confidence with his play on the floor. Gamble inserted himself from the get-go this evening for the Knights with his play. Josh a freshman guard finished with 25 points and a handful of threes from downtown in a victory over Cheraw HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Copperheads Roll in Opener: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2279272,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/eZy-Watermark_21-11-2023_10-11-19-9060AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/eZy-Watermark_21-11-2023_10-11-19-9060AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2279272" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Catawba Ridge HS Copperheads cruised in this season opener over Camden HS 66-29. Sophomore guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1621536' first='Lance' last='Barnes']</strong> led the way with 22 points. Barnes scored the ball at the rim and from the perimeter. Lance has great body control to make plays for himself and his teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2279273,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/eZy-Watermark_21-11-2023_10-11-49-3410AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/eZy-Watermark_21-11-2023_10-11-49-3410AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2279273" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1168159' first='Zyan' last='Hager'] </strong>a senior guard added 15 points in the lopsided win. Left-handed guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206192' first='Quh'mareon' last='Webb'] </strong>added 9 points and football standout <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1489482' first='Brady' last='Ambrose']</strong> chipped in with 6 points and some bruises. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Bulldogs Defeat Auctioneers: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2279274,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/eZy-Watermark_21-11-2023_10-12-40-8580AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/eZy-Watermark_21-11-2023_10-12-40-8580AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2279274" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Marlboro County HS Bulldogs defeated the Mullins Auctioneers this evening 60-46. The Bulldogs got solid play from the trio of <strong>Ivor Miles</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1672080' first='Ralphier' last='Monroe']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2213219' first='Nori' last='Adams']</strong>. Miles a senior led the way with 16 points. Monroe a rangy wing finished with 15 points while Adams added 14 points. Adams is the ultimate glue guy and brings some toughness to the floor for Head Coach Busta Knox. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2279278,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/eZy-Watermark_21-11-2023_10-12-24-2440AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/eZy-Watermark_21-11-2023_10-12-24-2440AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2279278" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Auctioneers relied on the play of<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1578628' first='Jomethrus' last='Davis']</strong> with 19 points and sophomore guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2299732' first='Deyon' last='Ford']</strong> added 16 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Falcons Soar to Victory:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2279275,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/eZy-Watermark_21-11-2023_10-10-37-3870AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/eZy-Watermark_21-11-2023_10-10-37-3870AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2279275" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em> </em></strong>The Darlington HS Falcons had little trouble in the season opener and defeated Lee Central HS. Senior <strong>Jayden Wingate</strong> led the way with 18 points. Wingate was able to connect on some short jumpers when he wasn't attacking the cup. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='986186' first='Keenan' last='Dubose'] </strong>joined in on the party by scoring 12 points in the win. Senior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1242305' first='Michael' last='Green']</strong> added 8 points in the win. Green is a great rim protector and rim runner on the floor. He has the ability to connect on some short jumpers from time to time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Darlington HS will play Catawba Ridge HS on Day 2 of the Turkey Shootout. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>New Faces in New Places: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2279277,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/eZy-Watermark_21-11-2023_10-08-28-6830AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/eZy-Watermark_21-11-2023_10-08-28-6830AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2279277" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019804' first='Damon' last='Howey']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295791' first='Jamisen' last='Wilds']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1172559' first='Sully' last='Gay']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356316' first='Karon' last='Brown']</strong> all were wearing new uniforms here tonight. Howey a senior guard from Camden HS made the move over from nearby Lugoff-Elgin HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilds finished with 16 points in his debut for Lee Central HS tonight. Jamisen attended the now closed Timmonsville HS last year. Wilds connected on 5 three-pointers in the loss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gay made the move to the Upstate to attend Catawba Ridge HS. Sully attended Beaufort HS last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is sporting the green and gold this season at West Florence HS. Karon finished with 12 points in his debut this evening for the Knights. He attended Lake City HS last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->