Palmetto State : Sweet 16 Holiday Basketball Tourney
Prep Hoops SC will take in some action this week during the Sweet 16 Holiday Basketball Tourney in Orangeburg. The first 2 rounds of the tourney will be played at multiple sites in the area. Lets take a look at the opening round schedule right here.
At Bethune Bowman HS (Rowesville)
Colleton County vs Swansea 6:00 P.M.
Tristian Nieves and De’iajae Ferguson will look to lead the Cougars in this first round tough match-up. The Tigers will counter with guard Effix Miller
Bethune-Bowman vs Hanahan 7:30 P.M.
Rodrerick Pam (2018) and Braxton Wedgeworth both look to lead the hometown Mohawks vs Hanahan.
At Calhoun County HS (St Matthews)
Cross Creek HS (GA) vs Hunter-Kinard-Tyler 6:00 P.M.
The Trojans went 0-3 recently in the Savannah River Shootout in North Augusta. The Trojans will rely heavy on Marlow Gilmore and Camry James. DeVante Scott looks to be out maybe until after the New Year.
Calhoun County vs Manning 7:30 P.M.
Sharp shooting guard Zam Fredrick returns home after placing 2nd in the Woodland Holiday Tourney. The Saints lost to First Baptist (Charleston) in the championship game. Corey Graham (2021) is a name to keep a eye on here for the Manning Monarchs.
At Edisto HS (Cordova)
Wade Hampton (Hampton) vs Orangeburg-Wilkinson 6:00 P.M.
The Bruins fell short at the Moody Classic this past weekend in the Championship Game to River Bluff. The Bruins did defeat a very good Aiken HS team. The Bruins are now coached by former Lake City/Lower Richland/Swansea Head Coach Willie Thomas.
Edisto HS vs Metrolina Christian Academy (NC) 7:30 P.M.
Edisto HS Head Coach Herman Johnson will have his squad ready for this group from North Carolina.
At Lake Marion HS (Santee)
Fort Dorchester vs Allendale-Fairfax 6:00 P.M.
The Patriots will be at full strength after football season is completely done now in the Palmetto State. Trent Bryant is a player to watch here along with Antoine Parker.
Lake Marion vs Kingstree 7:30 P.M.
The Gators will battle the Jaguars on their home floor. The Jaguars will bring in a senior heany team with Quinton Alston, Jordan Cantey and Koby Fulton.
The Gators coached by Roy Brown will counter with Traevon Davis and Gervaris Wearing.
All teams will advance to play at Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS on Thursday and Friday.