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High School Basketball: Girls squads gearing up for postseason play
The area's girls basketball teams enjoy a clean slate as they open the S.C. High School League playoffs tonight.
Hilton Head Island High School -- the No. 1 seed in Region 7-AAA -- will face Socastee at 6 tonight to start the Class 3-A playoffs.
The Seahawks (19-5, 9-1) are coming off a disappointing loss to archrival Bluffton High School on Friday night. Hilton Head High led by 12 points early in the fourth period before the Bobcats rallied to claim a two-point victory.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Feb. 11
Andrea Daring turned in a three-point play to push the lead to six and give Thomas Heyward Academy some breathing room with about a minute left to play, and the Rebels went on to claim a 41-33 win over Charleston Collegiate in girls basketball on Friday.
With the victory, Thomas Heyward (22-0) clinched Region 1-AA.
Kayla Canavan led the Rebels with 10 points. Brielle Jungblut had nine points and seven steals, and Ashley Layman scored six and grabbed 10 rebounds.
(full story)Ridgeland basketball teams roll past Hardeeville
The loudest cheers for the Ridgeland High School girls basketball team came after the Jaguars had left the court.
They didn't come during Ridgeland's 53-24 win over Hardeeville, bur rather prior to the boys game, when the entire team came out to sing the Star Spangled Banner.
Maybe that's because the Jaguars have few surprises left to show on the hardwood. Ridgeland's 29-point blowout of the Hurricanes gave the Jaguars an immaculate 14-0 record in Region 5-A heading into the Class 1-A playoffs.
(full story)Ridgeland's Scott highlights National Signing Day for area players
Wesley Scott, not satisfied with his maroon shirt and black tie, pulled off his grey sweater and tugged on a hooded sweatshirt bearing the Miami (Ohio) University logo.
The Ridgeland defensive end never wavered from his verbal commitment to the RedHawks, making it official Wednesday at the Jasper County School District boardroom. Scott said he entertained no thoughts of other schools since committing last year.
Scott said RedHawks coaches want him at 280 pounds, up from the 235 he weighs now. A new diet and life in the weight room are on the horizon.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Feb. 1: Bluffton boys rally for win at Cane Bay
BOYS BASKETBALL
Bluffton 72, Cane Bay 62: Trailing by 18 in the first half and 15 during the third quarter, the Bluffton High School boys basketball team mounted a furious comeback at Cane Bay to remain on top of Region 7-AAA with a 72-62 win Tuesday night.
"It just wasn't going our way," Bluffton coach Brett Macy said. "We were flat."
(full story)Prep Roundup, Jan. 28: Ridgeland boys take out Whale Branch
BOYS BASKETBALL
Ridgeland 75, Whale Branch 62: The Jaguars broke open a back-and-forth game with a big third quarter, taking control of second place in Region 5-A.
Ridgeland's Torray Amlett led all scorers with 32 points. Terrance Frazier added 22 points. Jeremiah Nelson scored eight, and Tyron Mikell added five for the Jaguars.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Jan. 25: Beaufort High boys basketball team wins at Fort Dorchester
BOYS BASKETBALL
Beaufort High 43, Fort Dorchester 42:
Joey Chaplin hit the go-ahead basket with under a minute to play, and the defense stayed strong to help the Beaufort High School boys basketball team pick up a road win Tuesday night at Fort Dorchester, 43-42.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Jan. 21
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Hilton Head High 45, Berkeley 28: The Seahawks used a strong first half to remain undefeated in Region 7-AAA.
Sabrina Drammis scored 17 points and added eight rebounds to lead Hilton Head High. Americal Jenkins scored 10 points and Lauryn Bush contributed six.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Jan. 15
BOYS BASKETBALL
Beaufort Academy 70, Hilton Head Prep 63: Preston Suber scored 27 points, and Beaufort Academy rallied after trailing most of the game to grab a victory Saturday at the University of South Carolina's Colonial Center in Columbia.
Michael Bible added 16 points, and went 7 for 8 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter to help the Eagles prevent Prep from reclaiming the lead.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Jan. 5
BOYS BASKETBALL
Hilton Head High 46, Ridgeland 43 (2OT): The Seahawks trailed 30-18 going into the fourth quarter, but outscored the Jaguars 12-0 in the period to tie the game and send it to overtime.
Jake Coltrane made three of four free throws in the second overtime to help the Seahawks (6-7) seal the victory. Michael Julian finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks and four steals to lead Hilton Head High. Alex MacDonald added 12 points and 11 rebounds.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Jan. 4
BOYS BASKETBALL
Whale Branch 48, Ridgeland 47: Ridgeland's furious fourth-quarter rally came up inches short Tuesday night at Whale Branch, as Terrance Frazier's shot at the buzzer was ruled a 2-pointer instead of a triple, sending Whale Branch to a 48-47 win over the Jaguars in a Region 5-A matchup.
Andre Watson grabbed 15 points and three assists for Whale Branch (7-4) while Leroy Perry notched 14 points, 10 rebounds and six steals.
(full story)2011 Island Packet/Beaufort Gazette All-Area Football Team
Three weeks after playing for the Class 3-A state football championship, Bluffton High School players and coaches sill haven't had much time to reflect on their team's record-breaking season.
Many players transitioned to basketball. Head coach Ken Cribb prepared for and coached on the Shrine Bowl staff. And linebacker Michael Grant started in the all-star game.
But given a moment, in the quiet confines of a school deserted for the holiday break, three of the Bobcats' key components reflected on a 14-1 season, which ended with a loss to South Pointe in Clemson's Memorial Stadium.
(full story)Prep Roundup, Dec. 18
BOYS BASKETBALL
Bluffton 59, Ridgeland 42: Bryson Bell rang up 20 points and 13 rebounds to propel the Bobcats, who led 19-15 at halftime.
"We were a little off to start the game," Bluffton coach Brett Macy said. "In the third quarter, we got our press working and really took it to them."
(full story)Prep Roundup, Dec. 17
BOYS BASKETBALL
Battery Creek 61, Savannah Calvary Day 53: Justice Oliver had 23 points, freshman forward Devontae Wilson chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dolphins notched a win to open play at the Christmas Classic in Savannah.
Senior Michael Robinson scored nine for Battery Creek, which erased a 26-23 halftime deficit.
(full story)Prep Notebook, Dec. 9: Beaufort High School linebacker in All-American Bowl
Beaufort High School senior linebacker Malcolm Dantzler has been selected to participate in the Offense-Defense Junior All-American Bowl, which will be held in Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The two-year-old facility is perhaps best known for its 11,520 square-foot high-definition video board.
"I'm not sure what I'm expecting," Dantzler said. "I know I'll be shocked."
(full story)Ridgeland boys and girls hold off Hilton Head High
Tyron Mikell had not scored Friday as his team's season opener moved into the final minutes.
But the Ridgeland senior wasn't fazed. He was still trying to gain his legs from football season, he said. And he said his teammates had done a capable job early.
But with time short in the Jaguars' home game with Hilton Head High, Mikell wanted the ball. His two driving baskets during the final two minutes helped Ridgeland hold on and defeat the Seahawks, 37-32.
(full story)2011-12 boys basketball team preview capsules
BATTERY CREEK
Coach: Antoine Youmans (second year, 11-14)
2010-11 record: 11-14, 6-4 Region 7-AAA, lost in first round of Class 3-A playoffs
(full story)Ridgeland girls counting on 'D' to lead title defense
Frederick Toomer barely finished enjoying his team's success last season before people began asking for more.
The Ridgeland girls basketball coach knows expectations are high after the Jaguars delivered the school a Class 1-A state championship in 2010. The state's coaches must think something is there. They've voted the Jaguars the top team in Class 1-A to start the season.
A return trip to Columbia would mean Ridgeland overcame losing its top two scorers and rebounders, including 2010 Class 1-A player of the year Brittany Richardson, who averaged a double-double and could run the floor as well as play in the post.
(full story)2011-12 girls basketball team preview capsules
BATTERY CREEK
Coach (record at school): Bernadette Ulmer (12-12, second season)
2010-11 record (playoff results): 12-12, 6-4 Region 7-AAA, lost in first round of Class 3-A playoffs
(full story)Bamberg-Ehrhardt edges Ridgeland again, 19-14
BAMBERG --Being down most of the game, Bamberg-Ehrhardt needed to make something happen if it hoped to extend its season at least one more game.
With under two minutes left to play, Sumner Cooler's 33-yard touchdown pass to Landon Sandifer would be just enough to help the Red Raiders pick up a 19-14 win over Ridgeland and advance to the Class 1-A Division I Lower State final.
"That's what we preach each and every day," B-E head coach Butch Crosby said. "We preach each and every day about hanging in there, and that's what we work hard for. That's what we live for. That's why we come out here in the summer and work as hard as we do. We push our kids to that limit because late in the season is when it pays off."
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