Diamond Notes is a weekly compilation of notes on South Carolina players from last week.  Each week Coaches from across the state send in player notes and stats as our staff is working to name a Prep Baseball SC Player of the Week.  South Carolina scouts are also compiling player notes from attended games, as well as box scores from across the state.

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Below we take a look at some of the top performers from each week of the high school season. This week's SC Pitcher of the Week was from Phillipo Simmons High School, 2028 Brian Ebeling. The Player of the week was Beau Hite from Emerald High School. 

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DIAMOND NOTES

Emerald High School

Beau Hite, SS/Pitcher, Class of 2028

Pitching

• 6 innings pitched, 0 walks, 9 strikeouts

Hite dominated all phases against a strong Wren team. He delivered a game tying two run home run and impacted the game defensively at shortstop.

Season

• .455 batting average

Dillon High School

Hank Grider, Pitcher, Class of 2026

• 6 inning complete game no hitter, 11 strikeouts, 2 walks

Grider followed up his perfect game with another dominant outing. He continues to miss bats and limit base runners at a high level.

Mauldin High School

Ethan Sanchelli, 1B, Class of 2026

• 4 for 7, 1 home run, 1 double

Sanchelli produced key extra base hits during a two game sweep of T.L. Hanna.

Dorman High School

Connor Wells, LHP, Class of 2027

• 5.1 innings pitched, 3 hits allowed, 2 walks, 10 strikeouts, 0 earned runs

Wells controlled a strong lineup and produced swing and miss with his fastball and secondary mix.

Luke Thompson, CF, Class of 2026

• 4 for 8, 500 batting average, .667 on base percentage, 1 double, 1 RBI, 5 runs, 1 stolen base

Thompson added impact defense with two key catches that prevented extra base hits.

Philip Simmons High School

Brian Ebeling, SS/Pitcher, Class of 2028

Hitting

• .308 batting average

Ebeling dominated on the mound in a shutout win over Woodland.

Pierce Johnson, CF/Pitcher, Class of 2027

• .417 batting average

Fort Mill High School

Braden Richardson, RHP/INF, Class of 2027

Week

• .400 batting average, 4 hits, 1 home run, 5 RBI, 2 runs, 1 walk

Pitching

• 5.2 innings pitched, 2 hits allowed, 7 strikeouts, 1 run, 0 earned runs

Season

• 14.1 innings pitched, 1 to 1 record, 2.24 ERA, 17 strikeouts, 6 walks, 9 hits allowed. Opponents hitting .188

Hitting

• .393 batting average, 11 hits, 2 home runs, 9 RBI

River Bluff High School

Banks Alexander, Catcher, Class of 2028

Week

• 5 for 12, 2 home runs, 1 double, 7 RBI

Alexander led the offense during a 3 to 0 week with wins over White Knoll and Mid Carolina.

Season

• .438 batting average, 4 home runs, 11 RBI

Airport High School

Daniel Butts, RHP, Class of 2027

• 7 innings pitched, 3 hits allowed, 10 strikeouts, Complete game shutout

Butts delivered a complete game shutout and controlled the game from start to finish.

Fountain Inn High School

Mason Guion, Catcher, Class of 2026

• .471 batting average

Guion produced key extra base hits including a double off the Green Monster at Fluor Field and a clutch two run home run against Hillcrest.

Catawba Ridge High School

Ethan Solnick, LF, Class of 2026

Week

• 6 for 12, 1 double, 1 triple, 1 home run, Grand slam, 7 RBI, 2 stolen bases

Season

• .444 batting average, 16 for 36, 4 doubles, 2 triples, 1 home run, 11 RBI, 13 runs, 6 stolen bases

Easley High School

Levi Holcombe, RHP, Class of 2028

Week

• 7 innings pitched, 0 runs, 1 hit allowed, 3 strikeouts, 1 walk

Key Game

• Complete game shutout vs Woodmont on 78 pitches.

Season

• 1 to 0 record, 1.05 ERA, 4 appearances, 13.1 innings pitched, 5 hits allowed, 2 runs, 2 earned runs, 4 walks, 15 strikeouts, .109 opponent batting average

Aiken High School

Hunter Rarey, OF/Pitcher, Class of 2026

Hitting

• .444 batting average over 3 games

Pitching

• 6.2 innings pitched, Save and win, 1 earned run, 73 total pitches, 1.050 ERA, .750 WHIP, .182 opponent batting average

Rarey contributed in multiple roles with efficient innings and strong contact at the plate.

Sumter High School

Marion Davis, Pitcher, Class of 2026

Week

• 6 innings pitched, 5 hits allowed, 1 earned run, 2 walks, 12 strikeouts, Win

Season

• 17 innings pitched, 2 to 0 record, 3 earned runs, 3 walks, 33 strikeouts, 1.24 ERA

Greenwood Christian School

Brycen Moore, Catcher, Class of 2027

Week

• 4 for 7, 6 walks, 6 RBI, 1 double, 1 home run

Key Game

• 3 for 3, 2 walks, 1 double, 1 home run, 6 RBI vs Orangeburg Prep

Moore controlled the zone and produced high level run production throughout the week.