The first round of JV and Varsity Boys Basketball Tryouts are set for November 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. A time will be shared as we move closer to the tryout dates. You must have ALL paperwork submitted on PlanetHS.com prior to trying out. If you have any questions or concerns please email Coach Ben Touchberry
Winter Sports will begin on Nov 2, 2020. Anyone interested in playing basketball or wrestling must have a current physical uploaded and all paperwork completed on Planeths.com. Please contact the coaches below with specific questions about tryouts/practice. Copy and past the email address to contact the coach. Girls Basketball: Cosandar Griffin, CosandarGriffin@pickens.k12.sc.us Boys Basketball: Ben
Be sure to complete all the necessary paperwork in order to participate in athletics for the 2020-21 season. A current physical must be dated after April 1, 2020 in order to count for the 2020-21 school year. All other Planeths.com paperwork must also be completed. Parents and players should also complete the COVID release form
A signed Informed Consent form must be presented to the coach before an athlete can participate in conditioning/weightlifting activities. From and fact sheet are below: Consent-COVID-191 FAQ1 Guidelines1
Daniel Boys Basketball Brenton Benson is one of two players for the Lions to sign to play basketball at the next level. Brenton has signed to play for the Pioneers of Spartanburg Methodist College.
Andrew Latiff, a 6’4 shooting guard for Daniel will be furthering his basketball career by joining the basketball program at College of Charleston this fall. Andrew is one of two signing to play basketball at the next level.
Congratulations to our Region 1AAAA, All Region Athletes, Region Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year. Wrestling: 113lbs. – Khalil Yoda 120lbs. – Broc Pittman 132lbs. – Juan Martinez 145lbs. – Clark DiMaio 152lbs. – Josh Mauldin 160lbs. – Carson Chasteen 170lbs. – Isaiah Weaver Boys Basketball: Bobby Taylor Brenton Benson Girls Basketball:
The Daniel High School Lions Boys Basketball Team finished the year strong with an overall record of 22-6 (8-2) in region play. The Lions accumulated the highest win total since the 2012-2013 season in which they went 21-7. In addition, Daniel had big wins over the eventual Upper State Qualifier Wren High School and Lakewood High
Congratulations to Brenton Benson on being selected to play in the 2020 North/South All Star Basketball game on Saturday, March 21 at Lexington High School.
The Varsity Boy’s Basketball Team is set to host Lakewood on Wednesday (2/19/20) at 7:00 PM in the first round of the South Carolina state playoffs. This Lions are currently 21-5 on the season and look to finish strong. Admission is $6.00 and only SCHSL passes are accepted.
