Region Breakdown: 7-1A

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 | 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 | 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.