Around the State: Aiken County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's time to stay in the western part of the Palmetto State. Let's take a trip over to Aiken County. Who are the programs in Aiken County? Maybe this would be a good time to <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE to the site. Use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the County:</em></strong> Aiken HS, Fox Creek HS, Midland Valley HS, North Augusta HS, Ridge Spring-Monetta HS, Silver Bluff HS, South Aiken HS and Wagener-Salley HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2491815,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/eZy-Watermark_14-07-2024_07-26-29-2170PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/eZy-Watermark_14-07-2024_07-26-29-2170PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2491815" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aiken HS</strong> - The Fighting Green Hornets took a hit when <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1406403' first='Tre'von' last='Walker']</strong> left this summer and transferred to Lexington HS. Head Coach Robbie McKenzie will have a young roster this year. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2420723' first='Sanjaya' last='Johnson']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2537655' first='Julian' last='Graham']</strong> and freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2537648' first='Luke' last='Warren']</strong> will be some names to follow here for sure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1987005,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/A63ED6C1-57E1-4B9F-B1AC-FBEC182B3666.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/A63ED6C1-57E1-4B9F-B1AC-FBEC182B3666.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1987005" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fox Creek HS</strong> - The Predators have a new Head Coach in Tim Butler. Youth movement will be taking place here. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1986996' first='Kobe' last='Sims']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2414074' first='Justin' last='Vining']</strong>,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2441195' first='Kaleb' last='Broadwater'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2314643' first='Chorsheak' last='White']</strong> will look to lead the program down the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Midland Valley HS</strong> - The Mustangs finished (5-16) a season ago. Who will step up and lead the way this season? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2474426,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_28-06-2024_12-03-57-2700PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_28-06-2024_12-03-57-2700PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2474426" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Augusta HS</strong> - The Yellow Jackets have plenty of talent this season. Head Coach Tony Harrell has to be smiling for sure. Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157438' first='Daron' last='Dunbar']</strong> is back to lead the way. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1875715' first='Toian' last='Nabriat'] </strong>a left-handed junior guard and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2289958' first='Jordan' last='Rouse']</strong> have all played good varsity minutes over the past few seasons. This trio have combined for plenty of minutes and wins over the past few years for sure in the CSRA. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2470118,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_24-06-2024_03-16-06-6600AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_24-06-2024_03-16-06-6600AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2470118" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2469363' first='Zayvion' last='Harris']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2554843' first='Aidan' last='Walls']</strong> both freshman for the Yellow Jackets were quite impressive at the #SCLive and Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase respectively this season. The Yellow Jackets have added transfer <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206192' first='Quh'mareon' last='Webb']</strong> this off season. Webb a left-handed guard played at Catawba Ridge HS in the past. The Yellow Jackets should really have some good depth this season on the roster from the backcourt especially. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ridge Spring-Monetta HS </strong>- The Trojans must replace<strong> James Bosket</strong> who averaged 16.1 ppg last season. The Trojans finished (8-16) last year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Silver Bluff HS</strong> - The Bulldogs finished (11-13) last year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2470159,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_23-06-2024_04-28-30-5340AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_23-06-2024_04-28-30-5340AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2470159" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>South Aiken HS</strong> - The Thoroughbreds will surprise some folks on a given night this season. Head Coach Sam McDowell will rely on the services of senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2469375' first='Kelton' last='Walker']</strong> and sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2469367' first='Kyson' last='McLeod']</strong>. Walker plays the game aggressively with a nice short game to boot. McLeod a left-handed guard plays football as a wide receiver just like Walker in the fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wagener-Salley HS</strong> - The War Eagles finished (0-20) last season. Things can only get better after that. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->