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The Saints Showcase is a 2 game event being held at Clarendon Hall in Summerton this coming Saturday. The action starts at 5:30 P.M. on Saturday with the nightcap coming at 7:00 P.M. Tickets cost just $8 for 2 great…
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Continue ReadingThe Saints Showcase is a 2 game event being held at Clarendon Hall in Summerton this coming Saturday. The action starts at 5:30 P.M. on Saturday with the nightcap coming at 7:00 P.M. Tickets cost just $8 for 2 great games
5:30 P.M. – North Charleston HS vs Trinity Byrnes (Darlington)
Darjawuan BrownThe North Charleston HS Cougars will be led by Darjawuan Brown (2020) who has scored 1,579 career points in 4 years. Brown can really fill it up while on the floor and is averaging 24.9 ppg this season. Dashawn Murray (2020) came up with Brown over the years but has had some off the court issues and seems to be getting settled backed in with the Cougars this season. Murray is averaging 19.8 ppg this season. Trenton Bennett (2020) has really come along this season and will
Nick FordThe Titans will counter with seniors Jordan Jones and Nick Ford. Jones and Ford both started their careers at South Florence HS before coming over to the Titans. Jones a left-handed scoring point guard won a State Championship this fall on the gridiron. The Titans finished the season at (14-2) and Jones played Quarterback.
Bessanty SaragbaJones is currently averaging 18 ppg this season while Ford comes in at 12.2 ppg. Bessanty Saragba (2022) plays in the post for the Titans along with Amarion Coletrain (2020). Coletrain a undersized post player does all the little things to win your team games. Coletrain is averaging 10.8 ppg this season for the Titans.
7:00 P.M. – Laurence Manning Academy vs Clarendon Hall
Chase LeeThe Swampcats and the Saints have not played in over 25 years I was told. The 2 SCISA Schools play in the Class 3A and Class 1A ranks. The schools stand just 13 miles apart. The Swampcats will come into the game with Umar Lawson (2021) left-handed explosive athlete. Chase Lee (2020) a shooting guard needs to be on from the perimeter to open up the activity of Brandon King (2023) around the basket.
Lawson is averaging 19.2 ppg and 4.8 assists for the Swampcats this season. King is averaging 12.5 ppg while Lee comes in at 9.8 ppg.
Zyan GilmoreThe hometown Saints won a SCISA Class 1A State Championship last season and finished the year at (29-0). The Saints currently this season stand at (5-3) on the season with a upgraded schedule. Zyan Gilmore (2020) has scored 1,294 career points for the Saints. Gilmore a UNSIGNED SENIOR just like teammates Traveon Davis and Kade Elliott. Davis 6’5 is closing in on 1,000 career points also for the Saints.
Kylic HortonKylic Horton (2022) could be the deciding factor in this game with his ability to play inside-out on the floor for the Saints.