37th Annual Pepsi Carolina Classic: First Night Results

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pepsi Carolina Classic is always a stop for Prep Hoops after the Christmas holiday to cover. This year the games were held back at West Florence HS. How did the opening night of games go? Let's take a look right here before diving into some Top Performers and Tidbits from the event. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE </em></strong>today for all the latest coverage of the Palmetto State all year long. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Marion HS 66 South Florence HS</em></strong> <strong><em>65 </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2307869,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-29-53-3210AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-29-53-3210AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2307869" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bruins had 3 shots at the basket in the last remaining seconds of the game but fell short. The Bruins were led in scoring by senior guard<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2305948' first='Ziyon' last='Gamble']</strong> with 19 points. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1156890' first='Jamarie' last='Brown']</strong> finished 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists before going out of the game with 4:47 left with an injury to his right shoulder. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1444327' first='Jarius' last='Davis'] </strong>added 9 points while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220036' first='Amare' last='Adams']</strong> chipped in with 6 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2307876,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-30-26-7820AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-30-26-7820AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2307876" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Swamp Foxes got 24 points from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2307828' first='Jamarius' last='Williams']</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1509895' first='Gabriel' last='Cusack']</strong> and Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157437' first='Tahj' last='Lathon']</strong> both finished with 10 points apiece in the win. Sophomore guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2307830' first='Charles' last='White Jr']</strong> finished with 9 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Quality Education Academy (NC) 84 West Florence HS</em></strong> <strong><em>50</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2307862,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-28-29-8230AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-28-29-8230AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2307862" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pharaohs led this game from the jump and cruised to a 51-25 halftime lead. The visitors from the Hoop State won the Pepsi Carolina Classic a year ago. This year the Pharaohs have a whole new team and a new Head Coach in Will Jones. Senior forward <strong>Da'Mori Lytch</strong> played last season at Wilson HS (Florence) finished with 25 points and 7 rebounds in the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2307860,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-28-44-2800AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-28-44-2800AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2307860" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Returner <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='975134' first='Jermaurhiyun' last='Anderson'] </strong>a left-handed guard finished with 17 points and 6 assists in the win. Speedy point guard<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1008884' first='JJ' last='Moore']</strong> finished with 14 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds while <strong>Sabree Scott </strong>added 12 points. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1363415' first='Darius' last='Caldwell'] </strong>came off the bench and scored 11 points in the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2307874,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-29-38-6110AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-29-38-6110AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2307874" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The host Knights were led by freshman guard<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1931197' first='Josh' last='Gamble']</strong> with 21 points. Junior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356316' first='Karon' last='Brown']</strong> chipped in with 9 points and 13 rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>North Augusta HS 63 Crestwood HS (Dalzell)</em></strong><em><strong> 62</strong></em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2307867,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-31-48-9490AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-31-48-9490AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2307867" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Yellow Jackets came back from 57-45 deficit with 4:06 left to get the win. Sophomore guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2289958' first='Jordan' last='Rouse']</strong> stole the ball away with 9.6 seconds left to drive to the basket for the game winner. The Yellow Jackets were without the services of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157438' first='Daron' last='Dunbar']</strong>, <strong>Tanner</strong> <strong>Harrell </strong>and a few others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2307875,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-31-16-4190AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-31-16-4190AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2307875" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2289958' first='Jordan' last='Rouse']</strong> finished with 18 points, 7 steals and 4 rebounds tonight. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1875715' first='Toian' last='Nabriat']</strong> added 14 points, 6 assists and 3 steals in the win. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1444147' first='DaMario' last='Saxon']</strong> added 14 points, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2307829' first='Cam' last='Hallingquest'] </strong>added a double-double 10 points and 11 rebounds. Undersized post <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2642311' first='Jamison' last='McKenzie']</strong> finished with 5 points and 8 rebounds down in the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2307866,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-32-20-5220AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-32-20-5220AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2307866" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Knights suffered there first loss on the season and moved to (11-1). Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1215473' first='Shannon' last='Davis'] </strong>finished with 17 points and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1095297' first='Xavier' last='Johnson']</strong> added 16 points in the loss.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1215474' first='Teon' last='Tindal']</strong> finished with 8 points and didn't score his first basket until 5:20 mark of the 3rd quarter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Wilson HS (Florence) 64 Trinity Collegiate (Darlington) 61</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2307859,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-30-59-7620AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_28-12-2023_09-30-59-7620AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2307859" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The nightcap featured the Tigers vs the Titans. The Wilson HS Tigers jumped out to a 45-26 lead and held on over a feisty Titans squad. Trinity Collegiate went on a 16-0 run to close the game. The Tigers were led in scoring by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1149789' first='Tristan' last='Thompson']</strong> with 15 points, <strong>Keith Small</strong> added 14 points and freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1486211' first='Josh' last='Leonard']</strong> chipped in with 12 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Titans a member of the SCISA ranks was led in scoring by<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1444326' first='Landon' last='Wilson']</strong> with 16 points. Junior post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2354720' first='James' last='Herbert']</strong> added 11 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Thursday Second Round Games:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1:00 P.M. - South Florence vs West Florence </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4:00 P.M. - Crestwood HS vs Trinity Collegiate </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6:45 P.M. - Marion HS vs Quality Education Academy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8:00 P.M. - North Augusta HS vs Wilson HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->