Around the State: Spartanburg County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's time to head off to the Upstate and check out Spartanburg County. Plenty of schools make up Spartanburg County. <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 County</em></strong>: Boiling Springs HS, Broome HS, Byrnes HS, Chapman HS, Chesnee HS, Dorman HS, High Point Academy, Landrum HS, Mountain View Prep, Oakbrook Prep, Spartanburg HS, Spartanburg Christian, Spartanburg Day and Woodruff HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2474432,"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_12-02-40-1650PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_28-06-2024_12-02-40-1650PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2474432" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Boiling Springs</strong>: The Bulldogs (7-15) will rely on senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1985871' first='Reese' last='Walter']</strong> this season. Walter can really dial in from downtown when he gets going.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1465116' first='Isaiah' last='Atkins']</strong> a junior forward keeps making progress forward with his play for the Bulldogs. Atkins can step-out to the elbow and knockdown shots when he's not filling the lane in transition. Isaiah does a nice job of keeping the ball up high after claiming it off the glass. Senior <strong>Jymire Wright</strong> is a football player in the fall for the Bulldogs will add some toughness and muscle to the program. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2678771' first='Manning' last='Camp']</strong> should provide some perimeter shooting for the Bulldogs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach Craig Martin has the Bulldogs trending upward in his 3rd season at the helm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2308609,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7372.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7372.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2308609" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Broome HS</strong>: The Centurions finished (14-14) last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2027732' first='Lance' last='Henderson']</strong> averaged 13.3 ppg is back to lead the way. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381714' first='Damarius' last='Jeter']</strong> should help out in the backcourt this season for the Centurions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2293475,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/Image-12-9-23-at-9.57-PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/Image-12-9-23-at-9.57-PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2293475" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Byrnes HS</strong>: The Rebels (26-5) lost in the Class 5A State Championship Game a season ago to Ridge View HS. The Rebels have <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266488' first='Evan' last='Enos']</strong> back a Coker University (SC) signee. Enos can play inside-out with his game and really likes to play it from the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2456109,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Image-6-5-24-at-9.34-PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Image-6-5-24-at-9.34-PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2456109" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417275' first='Jamari' last='Cullen']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1982890' first='Colt' last='Fowler']</strong> give the Rebels a solid backcourt. Cullen a quick guard really understands on how to touch the paint and use ball screens. Fowler saw plenty of action a season ago as a freshman. Colt is a savvy point guard who really sees the floor well. He will look to penetrate-kick to the bucket and will take a charge on command. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2434057' first='Sukhi' last='Singh']</strong> shows to have a quick shot release from the shooting guard-wing position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chapman HS</strong>: The Panthers finished (9-16) last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2028172,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/eZy-Watermark_21-06-2023_07-27-35-3590PM-crop-1280x841-1687442798.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/eZy-Watermark_21-06-2023_07-27-35-3590PM-crop-1280x841-1687442798.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2028172" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chesnee HS</strong>: The Eagles have Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1268662' first='Coyie' last='Poole']</strong> and Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2457406' first='Eli' last='Brown']</strong> back to lead the way for the Eagles. Head Coach Zach Baldinelli is starting his 2nd season with the program. Poole a guard averaged 13.7 ppg last season while Brown a left-handed forward chipped in at 10.4 ppg and 6.4 rebounds. Eli really made great strides in his game this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2456112,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Image-6-5-24-at-9.23-PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Image-6-5-24-at-9.23-PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2456112" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dorman HS</strong>: The Cavaliers finished (21-8) a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1738000' first='Kam' last='Smith']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1737994' first='Jaden' last='Johnson']</strong> both transferred in along with<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2450993' first='Aaden' last='Bruton-Smith']</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1360540' first='Keenan' last='Arcega-Whiteside']</strong> a Rice University football commit is playing hoops again this season. Left-handed point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2163870' first='Peden' last='Breazeale']</strong> gives the Cavaliers plenty of depth in the backcourt. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1645095' first='Will' last='Bush'] </strong>will play down in the post while having the ability to step-out and knockdown shots from the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471261,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Image-6-25-24-at-10.05-AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Image-6-25-24-at-10.05-AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471261" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>High Point Academy (Spartanburg)</strong>: The Grizzlies were (17-10) last season. High Point Academy has made the move up to Class 2A this season. Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1679972' first='J'sean' last='Sanders']</strong> is back after averaging 11.3 ppg and 7.7 rebounds last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2314654' first='Chris' last='Copeland']</strong> a guard averaged 9.2 ppg last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2393871' first='Jaden' last='McNeil']</strong>,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2443446' first='Chonci' last='Miller']</strong>, <strong>Travis Mormon </strong>and freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2418912' first='Syncere' last='Williams']</strong> all made the move over to High Point Academy this off season. Williams played last season at Southside Christian as an 8th grader. Look for combo guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2692025' first='Joc' last='Miller']</strong> to add valuable minutes this season for Head Coach Lee Sartor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2308624,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7378.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7378.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2308624" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Landrum HS</strong>: The Cardinals (22-7) a season ago are very consistent in winning games year after year with Head Coach Lyn Smith. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1360539' first='Benett' last='Edwards'] </strong>a senior averaged 14.4 ppg last season. Edwards comes into his senior season with 1,054 career points. <strong>AJ Lindsey</strong> a football player in the fall averaged 9.1 ppg last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2641786,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-23-24-at-11.16-AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-23-24-at-11.16-AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2641786" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mountain View Prep (Spartanburg)</strong>: The Stars are the new kid in town up here in Spartanburg County. The Stars have some players in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2528318' first='Charles' last='Salley']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2678766' first='Termaine' last='Williams']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2392453' first='Aveon' last='Payton']</strong>. The Stars will play in Class 3A this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Oakbrook Prep (Spartanburg)</strong>: The Knights finished (21-9) last season. The Knights were hit hard by graduation a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2672408,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-26-24-at-3.13-PM-4.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-26-24-at-3.13-PM-4.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2672408" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Spartanburg HS</strong>: The Vikings finished (13-12) under Head Coach Zac Rich. The Vikings have plenty of talent back in the fold this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1679968' first='Ezekiel' last='Bell-Boyd']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2394115' first='Johnston' last='Abrams']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2469372' first='Logan' last='Norton']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1692174' first='Dyllan' last='Harris']</strong> to name a few.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2668741' first='Aiden' last='Olley']</strong> will provide some production up front. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2549826' first='Kellen' last='Martin']</strong> moved into the area from the state of Iowa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Spartanburg Christian</strong>: The Warriors had a tough season last year at (1-23). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2356605,"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_02-05-20-4120PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2024_02-05-20-4120PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2356605" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Spartanburg Day</strong>: The Griffins led by longtime Head Coach Gregg Nibert finished (7-12) last season. Left-handed senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1806881' first='Payne' last='Wood']</strong> is back to lead the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Woodruff HS</strong>: The Wolverines finished (16-10) a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->