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Pickens Rec teams win state volleyball crowns

MYRTLE BEACH — Three Pickens Recreation volleyball teams brought home state championships at the 2016 SCAP State Volleyball Tournament Dec. 3 in Myrtle Beach.

The Pickens 9U team beat Hartsville in a best-of-five match to earn the gold, while the Pickens 14U team also won a best-of-five match, against Myrtle Beach, to win the championship. In the 12U division, Pickens won a four-team bracket to win the championship, knocking off Hartsville and Lancaster.

The girls were awarded individual SCAP medallions for winning their respective tournaments and brought home team trophies for their accomplishments.

“As always, Pickens had a great following and the fans were very enthusiastic,” Pickens Recreation director Cheri Anthony said. “The recreation department would like to thank the coaches, parents and all others who made the road trip for their support of these sweet young ladies who represented Pickens so well. Congratulations players and coaches of all three Pickens teams!”

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Pickens Recreation Department 9U All-Stars — 2016 SCAP State Champions — Front row, from left: Alexis Catlin, Aven Slusser, Allison Hendricks, Lily Clarkson, Morgan Crawford, Kylie Thornall and Julia Thompson. Back row: Assistant coach Jaimon Perry, Sadie McKinney, Britain Dunn, Kelsey Perry, Anna Claire Durham, Breeanna Adams and head coach Kelly Perry.

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Pickens Recreation Department 12U All-Stars — 2016 SCAP State Champions — Front row, from left: McKenzie Daves, Caitlyn Nicholson, Sarah Hendricks, Shelby Parvis, Kinsey Fowler and AnnaBeth Duncan. Back row: Head coach Jennifer Parvis, Sierra Muse, Aaliyah Martin, Rylie Swett, Tensley Gowens, Madison Smith and Kora Eggert. Not pictured: Assistant coach Jim Parvis.

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Pickens Recreation Department 14U All-Stars — 2016 SCAP State Champions — Front row, from left: Meggie Porter, Hannah Simmons, Sophie Sawyer, Cierra Ramsey and Kourtney Raiden. Back row: Assistant coach Ty Posey, Zoe Hester, Krystyn Roper, Cheyenne Crowe, MaryBeth Dunn, Karen Kay, Cassy Roach and head coach Guy Crowe.