Dorman is our pick as the top girls basketball team in South Carolina this season. Also watch out for Spring Valley, Dutch Fork, West Ashley and Greenwood.
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1. Dorman (Roebuck)Head coach: Valerie Whiteside
2012-13 finish: 23-5, 4A state finals
The Cavaliers bring back 10 players from a team that averaged 60 points per game last season. Returning starters include
Khaila Webb (16 points, 5 rebounds per game),
Jasmine Rogers (7 ppg, 2.6 assists per game) and
Logan Hollis (5.8 ppg, 4.7 rpg).
2. Spring Valley (Columbia)Head coach: Anne Long
2012-13 finish: 20-5, second round state tournament
Last year’s Region 4A Player of the Year and All-State selection
Cierra Carter (19.7ppg, 8.3rpg, Furman University-commit) is one of four returning starters along with
Akia Dunlap (8.7 ppg),
Megan Davis (7.8 ppg) and
Briana Hill (4.6 ppg), who hope to lead the Vikings deep into the playoffs.
3. Dutch Fork (Irmo)Head coach: Faye Norris
2012-13 finish: 29-0, 4A state champions
Senior
Sydney Shull (10.6 ppg, 3.8 apg) and juniors
Morgan Williams (7.4 ppg) and
Zhane Green (6.6 ppg) will lead a shorter but more defensive-minded team as the Silver Foxes aim to repeat as state champs.
4. West Ashley (Charleston)Head coach: Maria Williams
2012-13 finish: 22-2, third round state tournament
Returning starters
Dekeiya Cohen (27 ppg, 13 rpg),
Jhanice Stokes (8 ppg, 8 rpg) and
Jue McLemore (8 ppg) hope to lead the Wildcats deeper into the playoffs.
5. GreenwoodHead coach: Susan Thompson
2012-13 finish: 23-2, state quarterfinals
Senior
Yanna Jones (14.7 ppg), junior
Tianna Swearinger (14.2 ppg) and sophomore
Tembre Moates (8.5 ppg) return to anchor what should be a strong Eagles team.
