Class 4A - Region 4 Preview

Will the AC Flora HS be the team to beat in Class 4A this season ? Region Class 4A - Region 4 looks to be strong once again from top to bottom with anyone winning on a given region night. Predictions: AC Flora HS - The Falcons look to be the favorite here and maybe in the Palmetto State for Class 4A. Irmo HS - Head Coach Tim Whipple will have his team ready to play every night that's a guarantee. Dreher HS - The Blue Devils look to improve a (5-18) from last season with new Head Coach Daryl Jarvis back in Columbia. Westwood HS - The Redhawks will make some noise every night in region play. Richland Northeast HS - The Cavaliers and Head Coach JoJo English won't be counted out that's for sure. Lugoff-Elgin HS - The Demons are led by 2nd year Head Coach Brendan Marcell.   Players to Watch in the Region: [player_tooltip player_id="840190" first="Robert" last="McCray"] (2021) - AC Flora HS (Prep Hoops Region Player of the Year) McCray is Wake Forest bound next season to play for Head Coach Steve Forbes. McCray a left-handed guard helped the Falcons get to the Lower State Championship Game. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/296F07E9-6931-432F-A8FD-1371044E266A.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1042339" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/296F07E9-6931-432F-A8FD-1371044E266A-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="840263" first="Devario" last="Sheppard"] (2021) - Dreher HS Sheppard a left-handed guard will look to lead the Blue Devils this season after averaging 11 ppg and 4.9 rebounds last season. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/28D6894A-9786-42C3-B505-4C9EF698F526.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1016409" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/28D6894A-9786-42C3-B505-4C9EF698F526-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="927577" first="Tyus" last="Johnson"] (2021) - Lugoff-Elgin HS Johnson a point guard has new lease on life after transferring over from nearby Ridge View HS. Johnson helped the Demons start the season at (2-0) after posting 18 and 16 point outings. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/06/648B9F0D-9B4F-4C19-A7C4-6031A3469718.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-997502" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/06/648B9F0D-9B4F-4C19-A7C4-6031A3469718-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="927509" first="Amere" last="Cherry"] (2021) - Richland Northeast HS Cherry does a little bit of everything for the Cavaliers here. Cherry runs track and field, plays football and hoops for the Cavaliers. [player_tooltip player_id="927520" first="Mequaje" last="McDaniels"] (2021) - Westwood HS McDaniels can really fill it up at times while on the perimeter. McDaniels is a offensive minded guard with his ability to knockdown jumpers. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/43104063-E7CA-44AD-9C11-79892D250609.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1038206" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/43104063-E7CA-44AD-9C11-79892D250609-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1023699" first="Eriq" last="Rice"] (2021) - AC Flora HS Rice a left-handed wing player is still playing football for the Falcons as a wide receiver. [player_tooltip player_id="992299" first="Jaylen" last="Faber"] (2021) - Westwood HS Faber a shooting guard plays the game very unselfish on the floor. Faber has great length and is back for the Redhawks this season. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/06/4BCFC1B7-1A58-42B3-82BD-22AEAF7BD9A4.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1004952" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/06/4BCFC1B7-1A58-42B3-82BD-22AEAF7BD9A4-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="594075" first="Dylan" last="Williams"] (2022) - Irmo HS Williams a Quarterback and point guard for the Yellow Jackets has missed the first 3 games of the season this year. Williams is the floor general for the Yellow Jackets and has been a fixture here for Head Coach Tim Whipple since the 8th grade. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/7C8D9165-4B60-456D-8B12-EC61E2034595.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1090556" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/7C8D9165-4B60-456D-8B12-EC61E2034595-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="930601" first="Julian" last="Keitt"] (2022) - Irmo HS Keitt is a super explosive athlete on the floor for the Yellow Jackets. Keitt really excels in the transition game. Keitt and Williams form a nice 1-2 punch for the Yellow Jackets. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Jermaine-Nelson.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1067545" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Jermaine-Nelson-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1064481" first="Jermaine" last="Nelson"] (2022) - Lugoff-Elgin HS Nelson has the ability to change speeds in the game and get the ball to the cup. Nelson is one of the many guards on the Demons roster this season. [caption id="attachment_1019092" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/A191490D-355A-47A4-9E60-28B95973FDDE.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1019092" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/A191490D-355A-47A4-9E60-28B95973FDDE-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="976984" first="Tyrell" last="Green"][/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="976984" first="Tyrell" last="Green"] (2022) - AC Flora HS Green a guard plays strong safety on the football team still. [caption id="attachment_1036165" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/55420D77-854E-46FE-9DE4-2C2F34F8AD8A.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1036165" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/55420D77-854E-46FE-9DE4-2C2F34F8AD8A-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="837332" first="Kristopher" last="Wallace"] #00[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="837332" first="Kristopher" last="Wallace"] (2022) - AC Flora HS Wallace comes over from nearby Gray Collegiate to add more depth to the Falcons roster. [player_tooltip player_id="865327" first="Adonis" last="McDaniel"] (2023) - AC Flora HS McDaniel is just another weapon in the tool shed for Head Coach Josh Staley on the hardwood. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/06/B317337A-5E2B-49BA-BC6B-5553B82EA9DB.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1004960" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/06/B317337A-5E2B-49BA-BC6B-5553B82EA9DB-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="922036" first="Chris" last="Parker"] (2023) - AC Flora HS Parker had a good summer on the Grassroots Circuit with [program_tooltip program_id='2078753' first='Upward' last='Stars Columbia']. Parker has really grown in the past year and filled out some. Parker will be a nice addition to the lineup for Head Coach Josh Staley. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/AA98322B-0866-46B6-956F-F16A1DAC085D.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1037565" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/AA98322B-0866-46B6-956F-F16A1DAC085D-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1027517" first="Collin" last="Murray-Boyles"] (2023) - AC Flora HS Murray-Boyles a left-handed forward has the ability to play inside-out on the floor. Murray-Boyles will knockdown the elbow jumper or finish around the cup. Murray-Boyles and Parker had a great summer on the Grassroots Circuit. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/0E0BF1CB-1D03-47A0-904A-8D0B7EAE8B1B.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1089562" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/0E0BF1CB-1D03-47A0-904A-8D0B7EAE8B1B-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1090522" first="Morgan" last="Washington"] (2024) - Irmo HS Washington showed some really good glimpses earlier this week at the Impact Sports Invitational. Washington should see good minutes this season as a freshman for the the Yellow Jackets. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Damon-Howey-75-2-rotated.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1067287" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Damon-Howey-75-2-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1019804" first="Damon" last="Howey"] (2024) - Lugoff-Elgin HS Howey is part of the future plans for the Demons basketball program.