Region Breakdown: 7-1A
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Breaking down the top region in each classification.
Region 7-A-Private might not have very elite talent in terms of being state title favorites, but it is a competitive region that has already seen four teams spend time in the Top 10. Darlington and Christian Heritage hang their hat on defense. 6-foot-4 guard
Patrick Shelley
Patrick
Shelley
6'3" | CG
Darlington | 2022
State
GA
leads the Tigers as a dynamic athlete that averages double-double.
D’marion Floyd
D’marion
Floyd
6'0" | PG
Darlington | 2024
State
GA
is a bouncy sophomore with upside. Christian Heritage knows all about talented sophomores.
Jax Abernathy
Jax
Abernathy
6'4" | SG
Christian Heritage | 2024
State
GA
is the reigning Freshman of the Year. He poured in 53 points in a game earlier this season.
Zundra Jackson
Zundra
Jackson
6'1" | PG
Chattanooga Christian School | 2024
State
TN
is a sharp playmaking guard with a scoring touch and 6-foot-3
Cash Hare
Cash
Hare
6'4" | PF
Christian Heritage | 2024
State
GA
is an inside-out forward that does the dirty work in the paint. Walker’s sophomore duo of
Ricky McKenzie
Ricky
McKenzie
6'4" | SG
Wheeler | 2024
State
GA
(19.9 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.6 spg) and
CJ Brown
CJ
Brown
6'2" | PG
Kell | 2024
State
#150
Nation
GA
(23.4 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 3.8 apg, 2.9 spg) both hold Mercer offers. Junior DJ Dennis is a crucial third scoring option that pitches in 11.9 points a night. North Cobb Christian has everything you could want in a roster, packed with shooters, quality size and sharp guards. 6-foot point guard Josh Dixon is in the running for Freshman of the Year, leading the Eagles at 19.5 points per game. 6-foot-6 junior
Albert Wilson
Albert
Wilson
6'6" | PF
North Cobb Christian | 2023
State
GA
is an inside-out matchup nightmare averaging 15.3 points and 9.1 rebounds. 6-foot-4 lefty
Jack Hewitt
Jack
Hewitt
6'4" | SF
North Cobb Christian | 2022
State
GA
(11.3 ppg) is a veteran slasher while
Tremain Davis
Tremain
Davis
6'3" | SF
North Cobb Christian | 2022
State
GA
,
CJ Wallace
CJ
Wallace
5'11" | PG
North Cobb Christian School | 2023
State
GA
and Christian Hernandez are all knockdown shooters. Mt. Paran is likely a year away from competing for a postseason spot but the inside-out duo of sophomores 6-foot-6
Bradley Kemp
Bradley
Kemp
6'7" | PF
Mt. Paran | 2024
State
GA
and 5-foot-11 Shaun Smith has a chance to be special.
