Around the State: Dorchester County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's time to head over to Dorchester County which is right next door to Charleston County. What schools make Dorchester County home? Several schools in this part of the state could go both ways down here. Learn that several years back when we started doing this feature. <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 County</em></strong>: Ashley Ridge HS, Cane Bay HS, Cathedral Academy, Fort Dorchester HS, Palmetto Scholars, Pinewood Prep, Summerville HS and Woodland HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2460797,"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_12-06-2024_02-04-06-1770PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_12-06-2024_02-04-06-1770PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2460797" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ashley Ridge HS (Summerville)</strong>: The Swamp Foxes will rely on the services of Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2413313' first='Clayton' last='Everett Jr']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2460133' first='Javion' last='Gathers']</strong> to lead the way this season. Head Coach Brad Dobbels and the Swamp Foxes finished (13-14) last season. Everett a slender-sleek guard-wing averaged 8.2 ppg and 5.3 rebounds. Gathers played good minutes last year as a freshman while averaging 5 ppg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2622682,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/IMG_0417.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/IMG_0417.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2622682" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cane Bay HS (Summerville)</strong>: The Cobras finished (20-9) last season. This off season the Cobras added several new players. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766180' first='Kevin' last='Dukes']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1982060' first='Terry' last='Truesdale Jr']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2352792' first='Christian' last='Davis']</strong> all came over from Riverpointe Christian. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2173809' first='Jarvis' last='Roper']</strong> is back after averaging 8.5 ppg and 4.4 rebounds last season. Dukes and Truesdale Jr both lefties give the Cobras some scoring around the bucket. Davis can really clean up the glass on both ends of the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471923,"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_04-32-40-4740AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_23-06-2024_04-32-40-4740AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471923" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Center <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467377' first='Mike' last='Smalls']</strong> is just a junior and plays down in the paint. <strong>Tristan Ford</strong> and Smalls will certainly look to see their roles change this season with more minutes. Left-handed guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2384556' first='Jahleel' last='Sanders']</strong> had a good spring and summer on the Grassroots is back in the mix here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach Shawn McKeen has plenty of talent on the roster to make some noise this season in the Lower State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2356592,"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_21-02-2024_02-06-46-5840PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2024_02-06-46-5840PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2356592" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cathedral Academy</strong>: The Generals won the SCISA Class 2A State Championship last season. The Generals defeated Bethesda (GA) in the championship and finished the season at (26-9). <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1982066' first='AJ' last='Gresham']</strong> is back after averaging 21.4 ppg for his senior season. Sophomore guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1669880' first='Bryce' last='Ward']</strong> averaged 20 ppg last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2716385' first='Dominic' last='Felix']</strong> has grown a bit and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2175523' first='Amare' last='Jeter']</strong> both provide more production for the Generals this year. Can the Generals repeat in SCISA Class 2A? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fort Dorchester HS (Ladson)</strong>: The Patriots finished last season (13-10) under Head Coach Thomas McElveen. The Patriots a Class 5A program played in the State Championship vs Ridge View HS back in 2022 at USC-Aiken. The Patriots lost that game 65-57 to finish that season at (26-2). Who will be the guy this season to step up and lead the red, white and blue on the hardwood? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Palmetto Scholars</strong>: The Phoenix suffered on some rough times last season. They hired Steve Guerry this past off season to guide the program. Guerry previously coached at nearby Faith Christian in Summerville where he won a SCISA Class 1A State Championship </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2292919,"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_09-12-2023_02-11-35-9190AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_09-12-2023_02-11-35-9190AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2292919" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pinewood Prep (Summerville)</strong>: The Panthers finished (22-11) last season under longtime Head Coach Pat Eidson. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1669895' first='Jonathan' last='Slawson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2279024' first='Jayden' last='Alexander'] </strong>both return to the backcourt after averaging 9.2 ppg a piece last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1692411' first='Tripp' last='Eidson']</strong> who plays for his grandfather here averaged 5.7 ppg and 6.9 rebounds down in the paint. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2279025' first='Kais' last='Parris']</strong> will surely improve on his numbers from his freshman season last year. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578584' first='Arden' last='Murray']</strong> will bring some much-needed senior leadership to the table.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eidson begins this season with a career record of (953-435) overall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2474528,"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_07-50-25-5710AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_23-06-2024_07-50-25-5710AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2474528" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Summerville HS</strong>: The Green Wave finished (25-3) last season under Head Coach David Long. The Green Wave lost to Lexington HS in the Lower State Championship Game 56-48. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1265263' first='Melvin' last='Teal Jr']</strong> committed earlier this fall to Flagler University (FL) for next season. Melvin averaged 16 ppg, 7 rebounds and 5 assists last season for the Green Wave.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1414887' first='Yasir' last='Smith']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2175561' first='Zavarion' last='Jenkins']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578670' first='Warren' last='Nelson']</strong> and<strong> Jeadon Baskerville </strong>will see plenty of action this season. The Green Wave could get a late start on the season if football makes a deep run into the playoffs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2303432,"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_21-12-2023_07-46-01-8840AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/eZy-Watermark_21-12-2023_07-46-01-8840AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2303432" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Woodland HS</strong>: The Wolverines and Head Coach Tae Hanna finished last season at (17-10) and lost to Marion HS in the playoffs. Woodland HS a Class 2A school will lean on Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1149794' first='Ja'Kease' last='Salley']</strong> for leadership this season. Salley a wide receiver has only been playing football for a few years now. Last season he averaged 17.8 ppg, 9.7 rebounds and 4.3 blocks for the Wolverines. He recently picked up an offer from Mississippi Valley State on the football front. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1714852' first='Jaquan' last='Walker']</strong> will look to build on his numbers from a season ago for the Wolverines. Walker a guard should be a major contributor this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->