State of the Program ... Hammond (SC)
Hammond (SC)
Head Coach: Austin Hood (entering 11th season)
Staff: Blake Tillman, Aaron Pettry, Riley Pharr
I don’t usually cover the independent schools around the Southeast (it is already a challenge to try to cover those sanctioned by the high school activities associations in each state), but I never turn down an opportunity to share about a program (although I cannot offer much depth because I don’t know the programs as well). That said - Coach Hood shared information on Hammond - who is one of the top SCISA programs. They are led by hammers Leo Addeo and Sam Dubose, but have a full group that will look to push Hammond back to the top in 2021-22. The upperclassmen - Garrett Watson, PJ Davis, Aiden Palisin, and Aiden Canzater will look to push the newer faces to contribute in 2022.
Keep an eye on Luke Martin, Nolan Addeo, James Meacham, Rad Dobson, and James Lay … each are young and will be asked to contribute if Hammond are going to regain the crown. Keep an eye on Garrett Watson - the senior 285 was a backup a year ago and will be counted on to make some noise in 2022.
“Hammond looks to get back in top of SCISA. 33-2 in SCISA for the past 3 years Hammond plans to regain its crown with a batch of young freshman contributing. Our culture has always been about building championships and this season will be no different with a foundation of experienced upperclassmen balanced by 2x State Champ Leo Addeo and 3x State Champ Sam Dubose. ”