Around the State: York County

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Well, it's that time to put a bow on the Around the State Segment. York County is the last county to cover in the Palmetto State. What schools call York County home? Read more inside right here on your leader for basketball coverage all season long. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today for just by using 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>: Catawba Ridge HS, Clover HS, Fort Mill HS, Legion Collegiate, Nation Ford HS, Northwestern HS, Rock Hill HS, South Pointe HS, York Comprehensive, York Prep and Westminster Catawba </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2672804,"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-10.36-PM-3.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Image-11-26-24-at-10.36-PM-3.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2672804" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Catawba Ridge (Fort Mill)</strong>: The Copperheads lost<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1621536' first='Lance' last='Barnes']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206192' first='Quh'mareon' last='Webb'] </strong>this off season. Junior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1848085' first='Mark' last='Caslaru']</strong> made the move over from nearby Nation Ford HS. <strong>Elijah Peters</strong> a senior guard and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2469368' first='Isaiah' last='Thomas']</strong> will look to step up this coming season for Head Coach Brett Childers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2463769,"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_16-06-2024_11-46-20-6510AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_16-06-2024_11-46-20-6510AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2463769" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clover HS</strong>: The Blue Eagles will lean on the senior tandem of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2443448' first='Devin' last='Agard']</strong> and forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467381' first='Owen' last='Galeota']</strong> this season. Agard is quick as a hiccup up and down the floor with the ball in his hands. Devin averaged 7.4 ppg last season for the Blue Eagles (13-13). Galeota provides a good scoring punch from the perimeter for Head Coach Darris Jackson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2641761,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_0177-2.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_0177-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2641761" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fort Mill HS</strong>: The Yellow Jackets finished (17-11) a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1330680' first='Nas' last='Berry'] </strong>and senior off guard<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2470144' first='Logan' last='Parker']</strong> will both be counted on heavily to lead the way with the departure of <strong>A.J. Washington</strong> to the Hoop State. Berry averaged 11.9 ppg last season while Parker chimed in at 9.7 ppg a night. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2634954' first='Wallace' last='Campbell']</strong> will look to bring some production while freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2470128' first='Jermier' last='Nelson']</strong> will see plenty of game time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2638750,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_18-11-2024_11-09-14-8240PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_18-11-2024_11-09-14-8240PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2638750" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Legion Collegiate Academy (Rock Hill)</strong>: The Lancers we saw play a few weeks back vs Rabun Gap (GA). The Lancers will need junior left-handed guard<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2638693' first='Isaiah' last='Worley']</strong> to have a big season. <strong>Jacob Suita</strong> will provide some scoring from behind the three-point line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2470155,"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_24-06-2024_06-07-26-3050AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_24-06-2024_06-07-26-3050AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2470155" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nation Ford HS</strong>: The Falcons were (14-13) a season ago. Who will step up and lead the way? Maybe guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2470146' first='Chase' last='Walters']</strong> will be that guy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642376,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-47-46-2280PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-47-46-2280PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642376" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Northwestern HS</strong>: The Trojans will be better this season that there (11-17) record from a season ago.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2642313' first='Kevin' last='Jordan']</strong> a left-handed senior guard brings some energy to the floor. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2642309' first='Ryland' last='Meszaros']</strong> brings toughness and a willingness to take a charge on command to the roster. <strong>Jayshawn Reid</strong> is currently playing football for the Trojans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rock Hill HS</strong>: The Bearcats were just (7-20) a season ago. Who will team up with <strong>Nigel</strong> <strong>Lightner</strong> on this roster? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642366,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-50-07-2210PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-50-07-2210PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642366" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>South Pointe HS</strong>: The Stallions were just (10-18) last season under Head Coach Melvin Watson. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1466665' first='Tre' last='Raymon']</strong> is ranked #3 in the 2026 Palmetto State Class. Raymon who averaged 11.6 ppg last season brings versatility on the floor inside-out. He really can handle the rock at times and showcase his passing skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2642368,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-49-48-0190PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_23-11-2024_10-49-48-0190PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2642368" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2430896' first='RJ' last='Hill']</strong> is a mad man at times around the bucket claiming rebounds off the glass. RJ plays active at all times while on the floor. He averaged 10.1 ppg and 7.1 rebounds last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2443444' first='RJ' last='Pickering']</strong> will anchor the point guard duties while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2042601' first='Jaheim' last='Hall']</strong> will chime in along the baseline for the Stallions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>York Comprehensive HS</strong>: The Cougars finished just (5-18) a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2463772,"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_16-06-2024_11-46-34-2910AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_16-06-2024_11-46-34-2910AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2463772" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>York Prep</strong>: The Patriots (15-12) a season ago will lean on the duo of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1848084' first='Antwon' last='Young']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1848086' first='Jaden' last='Hayden-Barber']</strong> this season. Young a junior plays his best basketball close to the bucket and out to the short corner at times. Hayden-Barber made the move over from nearby South Pointe HS to capture the guard position for the Patriots this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2049956,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/664A06E7-13FB-468C-9135-28F46AAB5291.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/664A06E7-13FB-468C-9135-28F46AAB5291.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2049956" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Westminster Catawba (Rock Hill)</strong>: The Indians finished (21-12) last season. Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2072841' first='Brycen' last='Redmon']</strong> is back this season. Redmon averaged 12.5 ppg last season. Brycen can take over a game in a hurry at times with his crafty playmaking and scoring ability at times. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578651' first='MJ' last='Littlejohn']</strong> provides good length and perimeter shooting from the wing. Senior point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2621314' first='Nikayle' last='Hodge']</strong> will provide depth in the backcourt with Redmon this season. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1605960' first='Kaleb' last='Santos']</strong> a true post player made the move down from the Hoop State to provide some scoring inside the paint. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2679127' first='Ryder' last='Henderson']</strong> is a new name here to monitor. Henderson is a sophomore shooting guard. The Indians are based in Rock Hill but play in a North Carolina league. They are not part of the SCHSL along with Legion Collegiate Academy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->