(Story courtesy Edgefield County School District. Featured photo Katlyn Chinn attempts a shot against Silver Bluff during the 3-AA Region matchup on Feb. 6, 2024 at Silver Bluff High School where Silver Bluff won 57-25. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News)
JOHNSTON, S.C. – During the weeks leading up to the start of the 2023-24 varsity basketball season, Strom Thurmond High School (STHS) Lady Rebels’ point guard Katlyn Chinn was recognized by many organizations as one of the top players in all of Class AA hoops.
Katlyn has lived up to those lofty expectations for the Lady Rebels (15-11) who are currently in second place in the Region 3-AA standings, as she is averaging 16 points, five rebounds, three assists and four steals per game, according to a news release from the Edgefield County School District.
In a home victory Jan. 23 over Fox Creek, Katlyn’s 18 points helped her reach the 1,000th point of her Lady Rebels’ career, setting her apart as one of the best players in STHS history.
“It meant everything to me,” stated Katlyn. “I was counting down every point in my head, and I was determined to get it.”
The milestone basket came on lightning drive to the hoop and a quick pull-up jump shot. For Katlyn, there was never a doubt.
“I knew it was going in when it left my hand,” she commented. “It shows all the younger kids that even in a small town if you work hard, you can accomplish something so big.”
Strom Thurmond High School varsity girls’ basketball coach, Alan Gray, says his star senior has been the epitome of a terrific teammate and a model for other players to follow.
“Scoring 1,000 points is not a small feat and it’s something you have to work for,” said Gray. “Katlyn is well deserving of those one thousand points because she works very hard at her craft. We’re very happy for her. It couldn’t happen to a nicer person.”
Katlyn is the daughter of Ulysses and Gwendolyn Chinn, of Johnston.
The Lady Rebels dropped their second region game of the season to Silver Bluff Tuesday 57-25. They will end the regular season at Fox Creek Feb. 8.
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