Class 1A Team Rankings
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops has decided to do its own Team Rankings just like on the girl’s side over at Prep Girls Hoops. These rankings will come out every other week until Mid-February. Who made the cut in the first edition of the Top 10 in Class 1A? Read more inside right here.
Christ Church – (7-3) The Cavaliers are back in the Class 1A ranks again this year. Jordan Butler Jordan Butler 6'11" | PF Christ Church | 2023 State #57 Nation SC a University of Missouri signee and the #1 player in the 2023 Palmetto State Class leads the way. Butler currently has 983 career points while averaging 21.8 ppg, 9.8 rebounds and 2.7 blocks this season. The Cavaliers have lost twice to Wilson HS (Florence) and United Faith (NC). Have beaten Sumter HS and Richland Northeast HS. DJ Harvey DJ Harvey 5'10" | PG Christ Church | 2024 State SC a point guard chips in at 8.2 ppg and 3.1 assists a night. Harvey has been on varsity since the 7th grade. Senior Woods Windham a physical specimen guided the football program to a State Football Championship this past season as Quarterback. Windham is averaging 7 ppg and 6.3 rebounds a night.
Great Falls HS – (10-5) – The Red Devils won the Class 1A State Championship back in 2020 over Scott’s Branch HS. The Red Devils have suffered setbacks to Andrew Jackson HS, Indian Land HS, Newberry HS and a few North Carolina Schools. Tydriez Coleman Tydriez Coleman 6'7" | PF Great Falls | 2023 State SC is the man in the middle. Coleman has plenty of varsity experience. Aaden Fair Aaden Fair 6'1" | SG Great Falls | 2024 State SC , Christian Fair Christian Fair 6'1" | PG Great Falls | 2023 State SC and Jordan Holmes give the Red Devils some more scoring opportunities. Coleman is averaging 20.6 ppg and 12 rebounds this season. He’s currently at 875 career points. Aaden Fair Aaden Fair 6'1" | SG Great Falls | 2024 State SC just a Junior is averaging 14.6 ppg, 5.4 rebounds and 2 assists while Christian “Deuce” Fair chips in 15.4 ppg, 6 rebounds and 6 assists a night.
Scott’s Branch HS (Summerton) – (9-3) – The Eagles have played in the past 3 straight Class 1A State Championship games but have not won the title yet. Could this be the year for the Eagles? Randy Gibson Randy Gibson 6'1" | PG Scott's Branch | 2023 State SC a left-handed senior guard is looking to lead the way. Gibson is currently averaging 22.2 ppg, 8.9 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals a night. Tyler Kind Tyler Kind 5'10" | PG Scott's Branch | 2023 State SC is chipping in at 14.9 ppg and Jordan Kind Jordan Kind 6'0" | SG Scott's Branch | 2024 State SC 13 ppg. Gibson currently has 1,038 career points for the Eagles.
Denmark-Olar HS – (12-3) – The Vikings have losses to Stall HS, Pinewood Prep and Woodland HS this season. Brushaurd Young Brushaurd Young 6'6" | PF Denmark-Olar | 2023 State SC is averaging 19.7 ppg and 10.6 rebounds for the Vikings. Tykeem Ross Tykeem Ross 6'4" | PF Denmark-Olar | 2025 State SC adds 9.9 ppg and 7 rebounds for Head Coach Hercules Davis.
High Point Academy (Spartanburg) – (11-5) – The Grizzlies play in a tough region in the Upstate with Christ Church, Southside Christian and St Joseph’s. Senior Ali Khan Ali Khan 6'2" | SG HighPoint Academy | 2023 State SC currently has 993 career points and is averaging 22.5 ppg this season. Khan is a sharp-shooter from downtown. DeAnthony Ross DeAnthony Ross 6'7" | SF Highh Point Academy | 2024 State SC provides a nice punch with his versatility on the floor for Head Coach Jacob Smith. Ross is averaging 13.8 ppg and 5.9 rebounds this season.
Southside Christian – (9-3) – The Sabres have already lost to High Point Academy.
Calhoun Falls Charter – (9-2) – The Blue Flashes have lost to Saluda HS and Lincoln County HS (GA) this season. Ty Turman Ty Turman 5'11" | CG Calhoun Falls Charter | 2023 State SC , Daquean Lewis Daquean Lewis 6'3" | SF Calhoun Falls Charter | 2024 State SC and Trey Sutton Trey Sutton 6'7" | PF Calhoun Falls Charter | 2025 State SC . Can the Blue Flashes make a push in the Upstate this season?
North HS – (10-5) – The Eagles have relied on Senior Jalen Jefferson Jalen Jefferson 6'2" | CG North | 2023 State SC this season for production. Jefferson a left-handed combo guard is averaging 25.4 ppg, 4.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 4.3 steals this season after transferring back from Gray Collegiate. The Eagles have losses to Denmark-Olar HS (twice), Great Falls HS and Woodland HS this season.
Calhoun County HS (St Matthews) – (8-3) – Head Coach Zam Fredrick currently has 804 career wins after starting the season with 796 wins. New Faces for the Saints this year but for the most part the same results. Emanuel Pelzer Emanuel Pelzer 6'2" | SG Calhoun County | 2023 State SC , Christian Zachary Christian Zachary 6'3" | SF Calhoun County | 2024 SC and Nasair Guinyard Nasair Guinyard 6'5" | PF Calhoun County | 2023 State SC provide the spark for the Saints offense. The Saints have lost to North HS, Midland Valley HS and Woodland HS this season.
Johnsonville HS – (9-4) – The Golden Flashes have suffered setbacks to Scott’s Branch HS, Waccamaw HS, Andrews HS and Military Magnet Academy this season. Alontre Pressley Alontre Pressley 5'10" | PG Johnsonville | 2023 State SC , JJ Coles and Travis Wilson Travis Wilson 6'2" | PF Johnsonville | 2024 SC look to be leading the way here. Pressley chips in at 11.5 ppg, Coles 10.1 ppg and Wilson 8.1 ppg a night.