Holly Hill Academy Adds One Varsity Coach

By David Shelton

Senior Writer

Holly Hill – Athletic director Stradford Hydrick has announced a change in the direction of the boys basketball program at Holly Hill Academy for the coming year.



Former head softball coach Henry Lockey will assume duties within the basketball program this season. Lockey is the only new varsity head coach at the school.

Hydrick will return as the head football coach this fall while Dani Kern returns as the varsity volleyball coach. Savanna White heads up the competition cheer program and Heath Prescott returns as the girls basketball coach.

Andy Green heads up the baseball program and Kally Knight is the head softball coach. Bothw won state championships this past spring.

Linnea Liebert will again coach the building track and field program and Billy Wilson heads up the trap shooting team. Serving as captains for the successful bass fishing team are Nathan Burgess and Ed August.

Top performers from 2025-26

With state championships in softball and baseball, and a near miss in football, the 2025-26 school year was a productive one for Holly Hill Academy athletics.

The school recently honored the top performers from the past athletic season and here are the athletes that earned special awards for their success.

In cheerleading, Madison McIntyre earned the Raider award and Sissy Miles was most improved. Lucy Oliver received the spirit award and Audrey Murray was tabbed as most valuable.

In football, Parker Kizer was the team’s most valuable player and was honored as the region player of the year. Tyler Green was the defensive MVP and Ryan Brown received the Raider award.

For volleyball, Lucy Oliver was most improved and Kaley Bell was the top offensive player. Tinsley Kern earned top defensive player honors.

For track, the fastest runner award went to Jeremiah McCune and Olier received the Leadership award. Annie Oliver received the Positive Attitude award.

In boys basketball, Tyler Green and Jordan Wren received Captain’s awards, and Chase Holder was most improved. Aarav Patel received the Raider award.

The MVP in girls basketball was Milly Kate Prescott, who also was recognized as the region player of the year. Taylor Wright was most improved and Peyton Strickland received the Raider award.

Jaxon Jones was the MVP for the still developing wrestling program. Jayson Krier received the Raider award.

Steven Murray and Shade Snyder represent the school on the bass fishing team and is one of the top duos in the state. They won the SC high school challenge and earned the right to compete in the national tournament in late July.

For softball, Kaylee Cuttino was the most valuable player. Prescott was the offensive MVP and Abbygail Burleson was the defensive MVP. Tinsley Kern was most improved and Taylor Wright earned the Coaches award.

In baseball, Tyler Green was named MVP and Murray received the Raider award. Mason Green was most improved and Jase Tirado received the Coaches award.

In the sport of trap shooting, Murray was the Top Shooter and Sophia Thompson-Whitaker was most improved. Jackson Carson received the Raider award.