Class 5A – Region 4 – SENIORS

<p>The Ridge View HS Blazers have made the jump to Class 5A classification this season ? The Blazers will battle with local rival Blythewood HS here for the top. Read more inside right about Class 5A - Region 4 right here on source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. </p> <p><em><strong>Predictions: </strong></em></p> <p><strong>Ridge View HS - </strong>The Blazers will try for a 4th straight State Championship this season. The Blazers have moved up to the Class 5A ranks this season after dominating the Class 4A ranks over the years. </p> <p><strong>Blythewood HS - </strong>The Bengals are led by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="594069" first="Julian" last="Phillips"]</strong> and have a very talented roster with several underclassmen.</p> <p><strong>Rock Hill HS - [player_tooltip player_id="930600" first="Luke" last="Bracey"]</strong> will be the go-to guy for the Bearcats this year. </p> <p><strong>Northwestern HS (Rock Hill) - [player_tooltip player_id="644810" first="AJ" last="Thompson"]</strong> will need some help this season on the Trojans roster. </p> <p><strong>Spring Valley HS - </strong>Who will look to lead the Vikings team this season ? </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>Players to Watch in the Region: </strong></em></p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/9A8378A3-A1E9-4446-8FE6-82DCC294EB55.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1049685" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/09/9A8378A3-A1E9-4446-8FE6-82DCC294EB55-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="840187" first="DaVeon" last="Thomas"] (2021) - Ridge View HS </strong></p> <p>Thomas is a new edition to the Blazers roster after coming over from Lee Central HS. Thomas averaged 17.8 ppg, 7 rebounds and 4.2 assists last season for the Stallions. Thomas a point guard went over 1,000 career points last season and ran this summer with Upward Stars Southeast 2020. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="927498" first="Tyler" last="Rice"] (2021) - Ridge View HS  (Prep Hoops Region Player of the Year) </strong></p> <p>Rice is set to play at William &amp; Mary next season. Can Rice win 4 straight championships this coming season ? </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/D1CC9760-82E2-416E-8A88-EE45C324A8EA.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1036597" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/D1CC9760-82E2-416E-8A88-EE45C324A8EA-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1036586" first="Jaylon" last="Jeter"] (2021) - Ridge View HS </strong></p> <p>Jeter is just another guard in this loaded back court for the Blazers. Jeter can really create space while on the floor and get the ball into gaps. Jeter is very heady with his play and just another strong option for Head Coach Yerrick Stoneman in the backcourt. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/95C2ACEC-8898-4452-9BF8-76C76B84CD2A.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1018652" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/95C2ACEC-8898-4452-9BF8-76C76B84CD2A-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="644810" first="AJ" last="Thompson"] (2021) - Northwestern HS (Rock Hill) </strong></p> <p>Thompson is a great leader on the floor from the point guard position. Thompson can knockdown open shots and direct traffic from out top. Thompson plays the game with a competitive edge and isn’t afraid to sacrifice a charge or a floor burn for the benefit of the team. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/717076EB-5A94-4379-AAAF-EA6594E2D3CD.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1015939" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/717076EB-5A94-4379-AAAF-EA6594E2D3CD-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="840215" first="Tysean" last="Osby"] (2021) - Spring Valley HS </strong></p> <p>Osby a multiple sport athlete started off his career at nearby Richland Northeast HS. Osby a wide receiver on the gridiron plays in the back court for the Vikings basketball team. </p>