Around the State: Hampton, Jasper and Beaufort Counties

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's time to head back Around the State and down to the [program_tooltip program_id='2078736' first='Lowcountry' last='']. What players are in Hampton, Jasper and Beaufort Counties? Well, of course Prep Hoops has you covered once again right here. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and 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 Counties</em></strong>: Battery Creek HS, Beaufort Academy, Beaufort HS, Bluffton HS, Bridges Prep, Cross Schools, Hampton County HS, Hardeeville HS, Hilton Head Christian, Hilton Head Island HS, Hilton Head Prep, John Paul II, Ridgeland Secondary Academy, Patrick Henry Academy, Thomas Heyward Academy and Whale Branch HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Battery Creek HS</strong>: The Dolphins finished (11-13) last season. Look for undersized post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2634957' first='Ethan' last='Cox']</strong> who averaged 8.4 ppg last year to make some noise. Point guard <strong>Tyjuan</strong> <strong>Simmons</strong> is a youngster in the backcourt for the Dolphins to watch out for. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Beaufort Academy</strong>: The Eagles lost in the SCISA Class 2A Quarterfinals to Cathedral Academy last season. Who will step up and lead the way this season? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Beaufort HS</strong>: The Eagles will rely on <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766185' first='Samari' last='Bonds']</strong> to lead the way. Bonds a Quarterback in the fall will rely on <strong>Qualeek Isner</strong> and <strong>Amare Patterson</strong> to provide some production this season with him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2441023,"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_15-05-2024_08-57-54-3030PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/eZy-Watermark_15-05-2024_08-57-54-3030PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2441023" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bluffton HS</strong>: The Bobcats finished just (8-15) last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1742053' first='Harrison' last='Skinner']</strong> made the move over from Hilton Head Christian. Skinner a crafty and savvy guard will provide some scoring for the Bobcats and a whole a lot of confidence. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2716374' first='Jamari' last='Manning']</strong> will be a backcourt mate this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2716372' first='Brandon' last='White']</strong> will see plenty of minutes after making a previous stop at Colleton County HS. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2634956' first='Carnell' last='Warren']</strong> is a Power 5 Football Recruit who really excels at Wide Receiver for the Bobcats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1709925,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/E6AAB3B9-5933-4DAA-BC24-60F64EE82F93.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/E6AAB3B9-5933-4DAA-BC24-60F64EE82F93.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1709925" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bridges Prep</strong>: The Buccaneers finished (19-5) last season. The Buccaneers is a member of Region 5-2A this season after moving up. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1372628' first='Amarion' last='Wilson']</strong> provided a double-double last season at 16.3 ppg and 12.6 rebounds. Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1711393' first='Quentin' last='Young']</strong> stuffed the stat sheet at 12.5 ppg, 5.5 assists and 5.2 rebounds a game last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cross Schools</strong>: The Stingrays have a very young roster this season in SCISA Class 1A. Freshman point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2634986' first='Ross' last='Peery III']</strong> will be a name to follow here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hampton County HS</strong>: The Hurricanes were (25-6) last season after merging Wade Hampton HS and Estill HS together. The Hurricanes were hit hard by graduation. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1225770' first='Joshua' last='Goodman']</strong> transferred out to Denmark-Olar HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hardeeville HS</strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hilton Head Christian</strong>: The Eagles were hit hard by graduation and the departure of [player_tooltip player_id='1742053' first='Harrison' last='Skinner'] to Bluffton HS. The Eagles will rely on<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1960139' first='Ethan' last='Foster']</strong> to step up this season. Foster had a good summer on the Grassroots Circuit with [program_tooltip program_id='2078724' first='Carolina' last='Pressure']. Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2175548' first='Killian' last='Gibson']</strong> made the move over from Ridgeland Secondary Academy. Look for brothers <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2560593' first='Max' last='Leroux']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2560594' first='Moss' last='Leroux']</strong> to contribute this season for the new look Eagles program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2561798,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_8184.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_8184.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2561798" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hilton Head Island HS</strong>: The Seahawks will look improve on that (6-19) from a season ago. Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2634950' first='Reece' last='Stewart']</strong> and junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2634955' first='Tajae' last='Wright']</strong> should anchor down the backcourt. Senior <strong>Kyrice Bowman</strong> should provide some production stalking the baseline. Freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2555248' first='Kiedis' last='Smith']</strong> had a strong showing back earlier this fall at the Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase in Rock Hill. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hilton Head Prep</strong>: The Dolphins were hit hard by graduation after winning the SCISA Class 3A State Championship last season. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1501794' first='Ty' last='Harpring']</strong> made the move down from the Atlanta, GA area this off season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2563948,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9467.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9467.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2563948" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>John Paul II (Ridgeland)</strong>: The Golden Warriors will rely on the services of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2352791' first='Daniel' last='Godsun']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2634985' first='Nicholai' last='Atkinson']</strong>. Godsun a pass first guard will look to set up the offense. Atkinson a forward can play with his back to the basket. Atkinson averaged 11.5 ppg last season for the Golden Warriors. The Golden Warriors finished the season at (14-11) last year. They will move up to SCISA Class 4A this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ridgeland Secondary Academy</strong>: <strong>Jabien Harris</strong> will be a name to follow here for Ridgeland Secondary Academy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2255948,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/eZy-Watermark_26-10-2023_03-24-35-0080PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/eZy-Watermark_26-10-2023_03-24-35-0080PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2255948" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Patrick Henry Academy (Estill)</strong>: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2222892' first='Rowen' last='Croft']</strong> is back after averaging 12.2 ppg, 5.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists last season for the Patriots (17-6). Croft a soccer player in the fall is a tough-minded kid who is always bring a competitive edge to the game. He will find the open-man while penetrating-kicking to the cup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Thomas Heyward Academy</strong> <strong>(Ridgeland)</strong>: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1814460' first='Tony' last='O'Banner'] </strong>does it all for the Rebels. O'Banner currently sits at 113 carries - 1,406 rushing yards, 19 touchdowns. He has thrown for (34-50) and 384 yards. Tony averaged 22.6 ppg last season on the hardwood for the Rebels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Whale Branch HS</strong>: The Warriors finished (17-11) last season. Whale Branch will compete in Region 5-Class 2A this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->