State of the Program ... Carolina Forest (SC)
Carolina Forest (SC)
Coach Perdue has to be excited about the possibilities of this year’s squad. The Panthers finished 2021 on a high note - taking 9th at the South Carolina 5A State Tournament and putting all three of their qualifiers on the podium. Braedon Bailey downed Gulliam of Summerville to claim the 113 lb. title and Jonte Crumpton lost a close one to eventual Champ JJ Peace of Cane Bay in the semis and finished 3rd. Both return in 2021-2022 and both should be amongst the favorites to claim the top step in 2022.
The Panthers also return Brandon Jacoby, Derick Peebles, and Evan DeLaughter who competed at last year’s 5A Lower State Tournament. The key for Carolina Forest will be how well the rest of the lineup competes in 2021-2022 … if the Panthers can qualify five or more for the state tournament - they could certainly move up from their 9th place finish in 2021. Keep an eye on a pair of freshmen in Brody Bailey and Body Laps … both could make some noise in 2022.
“Expect one of our best and deepest lineups in program history.”
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