GHSA 6A Midseason Rankings
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Christmas has now passed and we’re officially at the midway point of the 2022-2023 season. It’s been a fun year full of surprises and upsets and much will change in January and February but I’ve taken my best shot at…
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Continue ReadingChristmas has now passed and we’re officially at the midway point of the 2022-2023 season. It’s been a fun year full of surprises and upsets and much will change in January and February but I’ve taken my best shot at ranking the top teams in each classification. Grovetown entered the season as the favorite in 6A but a rocky start has opened the classification up for some real competition.
1. Alexander (10-2)
Noteworthy Games: vs. Archer (59-48 W), vs. Grayson (60-64 L), vs. Etowah (60-51 W), vs. South Paulding (86-68 W)
Top Players: Braeden Lue, Noah Melson Noah Melson 6'3" | PG Alexander | 2023 State GA , Marvin McGhee Marvin McGhee 6'6" | SF Alexander | 2023 State GA , Jayquan Nelson
2. St. Pius (10-4)
Noteworthy Games: vs. Blessed Trinity (63-59 W), vs. Eagles Landing (55-58 L), vs. Walton (56-43 W), vs. Lowndes (66-60 W)
Top Players: Spencer Elliot, Blake Wilson Blake Wilson 6'3" | PG St. Pius X | 2023 State GA , Liam Mullins Liam Mullins 6'4" | SF St. Pius X | 2024 State GA , Andrew Oliver, Eric Hayes
3. Grovetown (4-7)
Noteworthy Games: vs. Westside (79-73 W), vs. McEachern (80-88 L), vs. Wheeler (65-75 L)
Top Players: Derrion Reid Derrion Reid 6'7" | SF Prolific Prep (CA) | 2024 #26 Nation CA-N , Vashon Ferguson Vashon Ferguson 6'4" | SG Grovetown | 2023 State GA , Frankquon Sherman Frankquon Sherman 6'7" | SF Grovetown | 2023 State #271 Nation GA , Markel Freeman Markel Freeman 6'4" | CG Grovetown | 2023 State GA
4. Jonesboro (11-3)
Noteworthy Games: vs. Lexington (SC)(50-46 W), vs. McEachern (58-68 L), vs. Creekside (72-60 W),
Top Players: Devon Rainey Devon Rainey 6'4" | SG Jonesboro | 2023 State GA , Jaquez Akins Jaquez Akins 6'2" | CG Jonesboro | 2023 State GA , Montez Redding Montez Redding 6'2" | PG Jonesboro | 2024 State GA , Jason Isaac
5. Etowah (6-7)
Noteworthy Games: vs. Cherokee (47-46 W), vs. Alexander (51-60 L), vs. Western (KY)(51-55 L)
Top Players: Brandon Rechsteiner Brandon Rechsteiner 6'0" | PG Etowah | 2023 State #193 Nation GA , Chase Clemmons Chase Clemmons 5'11" | PG Gainesville | 2023 State #275 Nation GA , Mason Etter Mason Etter 6'5" | SF Etowah | 2023 State GA , Aiden Weaver Aiden Weaver 6'4" | SF Etowah | 2025 State GA
6. Lanier (8-4)
Noteworthy Games: vs. Joliet West (IL)(87-74 W), vs. Denmark (67-52 W), vs. Scottsboro (AL)(61-56 W)
Top Players: Jayce Nathaniel Jayce Nathaniel 6'7" | SF AZ Compass Prep | 2024 State AZ , Osman Garcia Araujo, Tahai Morgan Tahai Morgan 6'0" | CG Lanier | 2024 State GA , Landon Suarez Landon Suarez 6'1" | CG Lanier | 2023 State GA
7. Langston Hughes (7-3)
Noteworthy Games: vs. Tucker (53-50 W), vs. East Coweta (55-54 W), vs. South Paulding (59-57 W), vs. Pace Academy (58-68 L)
Top Players: Randy Latham Randy Latham 6'2" | PG Langston Hughes | 2023 State GA , Kabrim Roberts, Hassane Diallo Hassane Diallo 6'7" | PF Langston Hughes | 2023 State GA , Jalen Colbert Jalen Colbert 6'7" | PF Langston Hughes | 2023 State GA
8. Marist (8-4)
Noteworthy Games: vs. Etowah (55-53 L), vs. Mt. Bethel (64-45 W), vs. Campbell (51-45 W), vs. Norcross (45-60 L)
Top Players: Luke Harpring Luke Harpring 6'2" | SG Marist | 2024 State GA , Jesse Gaynes Jesse Gaynes 5'10" | PG Marist | 2023 State GA , Grant Erickson Grant Erickson 6'5" | PF Marist | 2023 State GA , Garrett Ledford, Davis Ledford Davis Ledford 6'1" | CG Marist | 2024 State GA
9. Woodward (12-2)
Noteworthy Games: vs. New Creation (54-49 W), vs. Paideia (90-56 W), vs. Mt. Bethel (45-57 L), vs. South Gwinnett (51-55 L)
Top Players: Deke Cooper Deke Cooper 6'6" | SF Woodward Academy | 2025 State GA , Zachary Foster Zachary Foster 6'2" | PG Woodward Academy | 2025 State #205 Nation GA , Brandon Peters Brandon Peters 6'1" | PG Woodward Academy | 2024 State GA , Devin Jones
10. Brunswick (9-2)
Noteworthy Games: vs. Woodville-Tompkins (72-68 W), vs. Lowndes (49-45 W), vs. Jordan Christian (FL)(62-58 W)
Top Players: Cameron Johnson, Riyon Rankin, Heze Kent, CJ Battle