Around the State: Cherokee, Chester and Fairfield

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops keeps making moves Around the State. Let's check in on these three counties together in Cherokee, Chester and Fairfield. What you're still not subscribing to the site? What are you waiting for? The best coverage from all over the state all in one place. <strong><em>SUSBSCRIBE</em></strong> today and remember to <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Schools in the Counties:</em></strong> Blacksburg HS, Chester HS, Fairfield Central HS, Gaffney HS, Great Falls HS, Lewisville HS and Richard Winn Academy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1356719,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/0988547E-1027-494C-B517-84ECEE440261.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/0988547E-1027-494C-B517-84ECEE440261.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1356719" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blacksburg HS</strong> - The Wildcats finished (10-14) a season ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1122272' first='Ziyon' last='Harris']</strong> has made the trip over from county rival Gaffney HS. Harris is a quick guard who can score the ball by connecting from downtown. Harris will join up with senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2260427' first='Jacob' last='Gilfillan']</strong>. Gilfillan averaged 11.5 ppg a season ago for the Wildcats. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chester HS</strong> - The Cyclones finished (13-5) last season. Who will the guy to step-up and take over the leadership duties? Is there a Devan Downey anywhere to be found in Chester County? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fairfield Central HS (Winnsboro)</strong> - Times were very tough for the Griffins last season after finishing (2-23). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1489171,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/64E21FAD-C302-4D18-8E66-F05082545BC1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/64E21FAD-C302-4D18-8E66-F05082545BC1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1489171" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gaffney HS</strong> - The Indians were silent this summer and really didn't play anywhere or at least where Prep Hoops was at in attendance. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1489156' first='Rickey' last='Littlejohn III']</strong> just a freshman is certainly fun to watch in this freshman class. Rickey finishes at the basket with both hands quite easily. He explodes in the open court and really likes to play the game all 94 feet. The offense runs through his hands and the Indians hopes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1691237,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/08C76D70-D59A-4C9F-BDC7-E0102E1702E8.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/08C76D70-D59A-4C9F-BDC7-E0102E1702E8.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1691237" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1692195' first='Markell' last='Hollis']</strong> does a little bit of everything when it comes to HUSTLE plays. Markell has good length to be disruptive at times in the passing lanes. He will slash to the cup for an easy bucket. Hollis really makes himself available around and away from the ball at all times. Markell will finish drives in transition with his ability to play multiple positions on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1489423,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/9C37A117-B02D-4B43-8866-C82F4D16F858.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/9C37A117-B02D-4B43-8866-C82F4D16F858.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1489423" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1122271' first='Kaleb' last='Phillips'] </strong>really likes to play his game from the corners with his ability to knockdown shots. He always seems to be in shooting form and ready to receive the ball in the pocket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2239561,"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_12-10-2023_09-01-32-2040PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/eZy-Watermark_12-10-2023_09-01-32-2040PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2239561" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Great Falls HS</strong> - The Red Devils should be right in the thick of things again this season in Class 1A. The Red Devils finished (24-6) a season ago and lost to Christ Church in the playoffs. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1311862' first='Aaden' last='Fair']</strong> a future Stock-Riser averaged 17.8 ppg and 6.3 rebounds a season ago. Who will step up and help this season in the lineup? Junior <strong>Rico</strong> <strong>McCullough</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2260431' first='Gavin' last='Hood']</strong> and <strong>Jamal Lytes</strong> will be a few names to monitor here for the Red Devils. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lewisville HS (Richburg) </strong>- The Lions are currently (9-1) on the football field in Class 1A.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2260428' first='Jakarri' last='Strong']</strong> a senior guard is a name to follow here on the hardwood for the Lions. The Lions finished just (6-17) a season ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Richard Winn Academy (Winnsboro)</strong> - The Eagles were (22-4) last season in SCISA Class 1A. The Eagles will rely on Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2260432' first='Drew' last='Squires']</strong> who currently is having a big season on the gridiron as a wide receiver. Squires averaged 13.1 ppg last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->