Around the State: Chesterfield, Dillon and Marlboro Counties

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Border Belt consists of Chesterfield, Dillon and Marlboro Counties over in the Pee Dee. What schools are in these counties. Well, Prep Hoops has you covered all year long with coverage from all over the Palmetto State. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% on your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the Counties</em></strong>: Central HS, Cheraw HS, Chesterfield HS, Dillon HS, Dillon Christian, Lake View HS, Latta HS, Marlboro Academy, Marlboro County HS and McBee HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026301,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/5B85D4C0-2B14-4549-A60E-CF292594F4CF.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/5B85D4C0-2B14-4549-A60E-CF292594F4CF.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026301" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Central HS (Pageland)</strong>: The Eagles finished just (9-16) a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1239533' first='Caden' last='Edmond']</strong> is back for his senior season. Edmond a veteran on this Eagles roster averaged 16 ppg and 4.3 rebounds last season. Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2616381' first='Tazhir' last='Webber'] </strong>is back after averaging 12.7 ppg last season. Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2616380' first='Dwayne' last='Louallen']</strong> will provide some inside presence this season for the Eagles. He averaged 6.9 ppg and 3.8 rebounds last season as a freshman. [player_tooltip player_id='2445000' first='<strong>Jordan' last='Crowder</strong>'] is a member of the sophomore class that will provide some production this season. Watch out this Eagles team could surprise some folks this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2565043,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/260-Elijah-McClain.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/260-Elijah-McClain.jpg?w=903" alt="" class="wp-image-2565043" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cheraw HS</strong>: The Braves were (10-16) last year. This season the Braves have a new head coach once again.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2470023' first='Elijah' last='McClain']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578664' first='TJ' last='Ford']</strong> will look to provide some leadership for this roster this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chesterfield HS</strong>: The Golden Rams suffered a rough season last year at (2-19). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dillon HS</strong>: The Wildcats (19-6) usually get a late start on hoops with football making deep runs into the playoffs. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766947' first='Zamaurious' last='Robertson']</strong> led the way a season ago at 14.6 ppg. Who will step up to help this coming season? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1670003,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/16962275-0992-4CBF-AD83-6BBAFE126EC9-scaled.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/16962275-0992-4CBF-AD83-6BBAFE126EC9-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1670003" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dillon Christian</strong>: The Warriors finished (15-11) in SCISA a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2762851' first='Jackson' last='Outlar']</strong> is currently having a big season on the gridiron this fall. Outlar averaged 20.5 ppg and 7.1 rebounds last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578666' first='Thompson' last='Stone'] </strong>plays for his father Head Coach Bo Stone on this Warriors roster. Stone averaged 18.5 ppg, 4.6 assists and 3.7 steals last year while making 70 three-pointers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lake View HS</strong>: The Wild Gators finished (8-14) last season but won the region at (6-2). Several players moved on and graduated. Who will step up and lead the team this season? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Latta HS</strong>: The Vikings finished (5-16) a season ago. This season the green and gold will depend on a very young roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2353712,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_17-02-2024_08-42-29-0890PM-1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_17-02-2024_08-42-29-0890PM-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2353712" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marlboro Academy (Bennettsville)</strong>: The Dragons lost guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2353707' first='Tre' last='Blakeney']</strong> to the Bulldogs down the road. The Dragons play in the SCISA ranks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2456728,"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_06-06-2024_03-46-33-5420AM-1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_06-06-2024_03-46-33-5420AM-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2456728" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marlboro County HS (Bennettsville)</strong>: The Bulldogs have <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2515110' first='Ralphier' last='Monroe'] </strong>back for his senior campaign. The slender-sleek wing player is looking to build on his stats from a season ago. Head Coach Busta Knox and the Bulldogs will have to find some other pieces to put with Monroe this season. Incoming freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2353707' first='Tre' last='Blakeney'] </strong>could be one of those names to watch. He played last season at nearby Marlboro Academy as an 8th grader. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2026300,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/766D3905-ADE3-458F-9D83-57694F3E0501.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/766D3905-ADE3-458F-9D83-57694F3E0501.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2026300" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>McBee HS</strong>: The Panthers plays in Class 1A in the Upstate. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1372635' first='Tyrek' last='Wright']</strong> does a little bit of everything on the hardwood and the football field for the Panthers. The left-handed Wright really looks to attack the basket and play downhill. He can knockdown the short mid-range jumper when called upon. <strong>Hayden Griggs</strong> provided some muscle in the paint at times this summer for the Panthers. The left-handed Griggs can play with his back to the basket and post up down low. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->