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Mazzie Drummond takes the helm Greer High Hall of Fame quarterback becomes the first new Head Basketball Coach in 20+ years this season. He is no stranger to the program however, as he as built an impressive foundation to the team through targeting younger players with potential in the AAU and Greer Middle School system. One of the founders of the "Greer Sting", Drummind has instilled a work ethic and winning attitude that has began paying big dividends to the Greer High School Lady Yellow Jackets. He has served as an assistant coach to Carlton Greene, who retired at the end of this past season. The Lady Jackets are known around the Upstate as one of the "up & coming" programs, and Drummond has high hopes. "First of all we want to do everything the right way. We will look for young ladies who want to be great students, great members of their community, and also girls who will work extremely hard on the court. We also want to have girls who want to win championships."
Varsity Head Coach - Mazzie Drummond
Varsity Asstistant Head Coach - Demarcio Downs
Varsity Assistant - Jessica Gay
Varsity Assistant - Ginny Gause
JV Head Coach- Susan Faircloth
Middle School Head Coach - Kris Boland
Lady Jacket News The Lady Jackets have been voted as preseason #1 in the Peach Blossom Region 2 Conference. Diamon Shiflet was also picked as the preseason Player of the Year. She has participated in the SCBCA Elite Combine and is being recruited by Clemson, Furman, Elon, Gardner-Webb, Liberty, among others.
2015 Lady Jacket Basketball Rosters
Varsity 12th - Essence Ballenger 12th - Destiny Dawson 12th - Kiana Manigan-Jenkins 12th - Morgan Davis 12th - Brooke Wade 11th - Diamon Shiflet 11th - Marshea Murray 11th - Tori Henderson 11th - Jonae Rawls 11th - Lauren McMeekin 10th - Megan Jones 9th - Caroline Littlefield
JV 10th - Shakaiya Bradford 10th - Sierra Carter 10th - Nyia Williams 10th - Tanaya Ellis 10th - Brianah pearson 10th - Makayla Watson 9th - Chelsea Ballenger 9th - DeAsia Scott 9th - Haley White 9th - Baylee Handerson 9th - Ebony Lomax
Middle School 8th - Abby Piper 8th - Jelisha Elliot 8th - Jade Ahrens 8th - Kendall Lanford 8th - Kayli Gravley 8th - Ky'Asia Smith 7th - Jasmine Woodruff 7th - Lilian Hannon 7th - Tabby Littlefield 7th - Faith Marsland 7th - Maria Cook 7th - Emily Walker 7th - Ivey May Greer Lady Jackets Season Schedule 2015-16 Dorman Invitational Pre-Season Tournament (Nov. 23-24) November 23 - Dorman - Lost 59-55 November 24 - Wren - Lost December 1 - SCA - WON! 77-36 December 3 - @ Byrnes - WON! 68-42 December 9 - Byrnes - WON! 74-60 December 11 - Emerald - WON! 63-33 December 15 - @ Travelers Rest - WON! 60-43 December 17 - Eastside - Lost 53-51 OT December 18 - @ SCA - WON! 63-31 December 27-29 Carolina Invitational - Charleston, SC December 27 - Ashley Ridge - WON! 61-51 December 28 - N. Myrtle Beach - WON! 63-38 December 29 - Imhotep Prep (PA) - Lost 63-38 January 5 @ Berea - WON! 81-19 January 8 @ Chapman - WON! 66-32 January 14 @ Blue Ridge - WON! 74-29 January 19 Southside - WON! 70-50 January 26 Travelers Rest - WON! 61-33 January 29 @ Eastside - Lost 62-54 February 2 Berea - WON! 77-41 February 4 @ Emerald - WON! 72-62 February 5 Chapman WON! 72-31 February 9 @ Southside - WON! 72-51 February 11 Blue Ridge - WON! 88-32 February 16 Chapin* -
Peach Blossom Region Games in Blue Home Games in Bold *State 3A Playoff Game Players to Watch
#22 - Jr - Diamon Shiflet - may be one of the top 5 players in our area.
Last year she lead our team in scoring with 15 ppg and 6.5 apg. She was our team
Mvp, all region, all county, and honorable mention all state. Currently being
recruited by Clemson, Furman, Elon, Tenn tech, and Radford University.
#4 - Soph - Megan Jones - very good shooter and ball handler. As our 6th man last
year she played starter minutes and was second on the team with 5 apg and first
in free throw % (82.4) and first in 3 pt % (38.6). She receive our 6th man of
the year award.
#3 - Jr - Tori Henderson is our toughest player and best
defender. She guards the best player on the other team every night and does more
than hold her own. Last year she lead our team in steals. She was our defensive
player of the year.
#32 - Jr - Marshea Murray is our biggest player. She was
second on our team in scoring with 12.8 ppg and first in rebounds with 8 rpg.
She also was first in blocks with 2 bpg. She is about 6'1/2 180 ibs with a good
mid range game. She was our offensive player of the year.
This photo is of Coach Drummond, Coach Downs, and the team at Newberry in one of their many summer league games.
The rest of the
roster includes some talented girls who are expected to be in the mix for the Lady Jackets.
Seniors
Destiny Dawson
Essence Ballenger
Kiana Manigan
Juniors
Diamon Shiflet
Tori Henderson
Marshea Murray
Jonae Rawls
Morgan Davis
Lauren Mcmeekin
Sophomores
Megan Jones
Sierra Carter
Freshman
Caroline Littlefield
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