Around the State: Darlington-Lee Counties

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The tour around the Palmetto State is just starting here at Prep Hoops. Where to next? Let's take a trip to the Pee Dee area of the state and go to Darlington and Lee Counties. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today to stay out in front of all the action right here. 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>: Darlington HS, Hartsville HS, Lamar HS, Lee Central HS and Trinity Collegiate </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302219,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_6674-crop-3107x2041-1703069179.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_6674-crop-3107x2041-1703069179.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2302219" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Darlington HS</strong>: The Falcons made a trip to the Class 3A State Championship Game a season before losing to Powdersville HS. The Falcons finished (27-5) under Head Coach Dr. Bradley Knox. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2367665' first='Deron' last='Ross']</strong> played plenty of minutes as a freshman a season ago. Ross is back to lead the way for the Purple and Black. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2317145,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_08-01-2024_08-47-38-1630AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_08-01-2024_08-47-38-1630AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2317145" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hartsville HS</strong>: The Red Foxes had some tough times last year finishing (4-18) under Head Coach Jason Earle. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2314646' first='Kayson' last='Dawson']</strong> and [player_tooltip player_id='2531807' first='<strong>Braden' last='Crawley</strong>'] both return this season. Dawson a guard averaged 7 ppg last season.<strong> EJ Smith</strong> is currently playing football for the Red Foxes as Quarterback led the way in scoring last season. Smith averaged 8.4 ppg last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2491812,"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_07-26-58-4440PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/eZy-Watermark_14-07-2024_07-26-58-4440PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2491812" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lamar HS</strong>: The Silver Foxes usually are playing football late into the fall. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454347' first='Lamont' last='Williams']</strong> is an incoming freshman to start monitoring here for Lamar HS. Williams is a long and athletic young man who really plays the game with a HIGH MOTOR and willingness around the cup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2322572,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_8270.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_8270.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2322572" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lee Central HS (Bishopville)</strong>: The Stallions have dropped down to Class 1A and moved up to the Upstate this time around in reclassification. The Stallions will rely on <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295791' first='Jamisen' last='Wilds']</strong> and junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2614011' first='Kiauj' last='Allen']</strong> to lead the way the Stallions. Wilds averaged 9.8 ppg last season while Allen a small forward averaged 11.9 ppg and 5.8 rebounds last season. The Stallions were (13-13) a season ago under Head Coach Xavier Harry. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trinity Collegiate (Darlington)</strong>: The Titans return a solid nucleus this season in the SCISA ranks. The Titans (15-12) last season play under the leadership of Marcus Sikes. The Titans will certainly surprise some programs on given nights this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1444326' first='Landon' last='Wilson']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2354712' first='Evan' last='Williams']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2354724' first='Jy'ell' last='Preston'] </strong>all return for the Blue and White.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2445904,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_19-05-2024_05-46-20-5210AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_19-05-2024_05-46-20-5210AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2445904" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson averaged 11.1 ppg last season while creating havoc on both ends of the floor for the Titans. Landon keeps the rock low to the deck and really looks to score the ball when given the opportunity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2354748,"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_20-02-2024_08-54-31-4220AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_20-02-2024_08-54-31-4220AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2354748" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2354712' first='Evan' last='Williams']</strong> averaged 8.1 ppg and has the ability to create his own offense. Preston plays his best basketball around the bucket manufacturing points on hustle and effort all game long. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2354720' first='James' last='Herbert']</strong> plays football in the fall for the Titans. Herbert a post player can play with his back to the bucket while averaging 9.1 ppg and 6.7 rebounds a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->