Class 4A Team Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class 4A ranks look to be the best is has ever been in a while. The Upper State is dominate with so many teams this season. Who will be the last team standing when March rolls around this season? Let's take a look at the Prep Hoops Top 10 right here for Class 4A. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1489457,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/37FABD76-381A-40DA-9AB9-B27942B3A103.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/37FABD76-381A-40DA-9AB9-B27942B3A103.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1489457" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Augusta HS</strong> - (18-0) - The Yellow Jackets remain perfect on the season under Head Coach Tony Harrell. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356315' first='Elijah' last='Hall']</strong> a UNSIGNED Senior just received an offer from Limestone College (SC) (NCAA D2). Hall really stuffs the stat sheet at times by averaging 14.7 ppg, 4.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.4 steals a night. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1327526' first='Amarri' last='Wilcher']</strong> is a great compliment chipping in 9.1 ppg and shooting the ball at a 36% behind the three-point line. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1745772' first='Maliq' last='Richards']</strong> adds a healthy 7.7 ppg and 7.1 rebounds while<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1157438' first='Daron' last='Dunbar']</strong> chips in with 12.2 ppg and 5.4 rebounds for the Yellow Jackets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1691210,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/A87B2DEF-1FA6-4B90-BD33-901EAD2AE7D2.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/A87B2DEF-1FA6-4B90-BD33-901EAD2AE7D2.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1691210" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lancaster HS </strong>- (15-2) - The Bruins suffered a few setbacks recently up in Delaware at the Hoop Hall East to Long Island Lutheran and this week to South Pointe HS. UNSIGNED Seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1036976' first='Grayson' last='Kirk']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1487231' first='Jy' last='Gladden']</strong> provide plenty of scoring pop for the Bruins offense. Sharp-shooting junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1142617' first='Ladarius' last='Cloud']</strong> and Super Sophomore<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1145334' first='Jordan' last='Watford']</strong> give the Bruins plenty of options. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1723760,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/A25537EE-2521-4CED-8AE3-62C2084F4D9D.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/A25537EE-2521-4CED-8AE3-62C2084F4D9D.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1723760" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wilson HS (Florence) </strong>- (13-4) - The Tigers lost few games in Las Vegas, NV at the Tarkanian Classic before Christmas. The Tigers have returned and lost to Quality Education Academy (NC) in the finals of the Pepsi Carolina Classic and last weekend to Lancaster HS. UNSIGNED Seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865290' first='Merel' last='Burgess'] </strong>a left-handed forward leads the way at 12.4 ppg while shooting guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295790' first='Jevon' last='Brown']</strong> adds in 11.1 ppg. Brown is shooting 42% (28-67) from behind the arc. UNSIGNED Senior<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1295761' first='Joshua' last='Green'] </strong>is a run-jump-athlete who just brings constant energy and effort to the floor for the Tigers. Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1149789' first='Tristan' last='Thompson']</strong> comes in at 7.2 ppg while 8th grader <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1486211' first='Josh' last='Leonard'] </strong>gets plenty of playing time here comes in at 6.9 ppg and 7.9 rebounds a night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1489189,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/870085D5-28BF-4F70-BB54-6CED0EEC4089.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/870085D5-28BF-4F70-BB54-6CED0EEC4089.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1489189" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Indian Land HS (Fort Mill)</strong> - (14-2) - The Warriors have been playing great all season long with a new Head Coach in LJ Johnson and a new look team. Freshman sensation <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1482610' first='Mike' last='Jones']</strong> leads the way at 19.5 ppg a night. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1745775' first='Sincere' last='Rasul']</strong> adds 16.8 ppg while [player_tooltip player_id='854896' first='Brandon' last='Nelson'] comes in at 12.4 ppg. Senior post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1745773' first='Jareece' last='Breeden'] </strong>brings in 7.1 ppg and 7.9 rebounds a night. The Warriors have lost to Christ Church and Fort Mill HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1492988,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/DEB1C952-D959-4B2D-BF3B-3E6F7C600AD5.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/DEB1C952-D959-4B2D-BF3B-3E6F7C600AD5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1492988" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Irmo HS</strong> - (15-2) - The Yellow Jackets and Head Coach Tim Whipple ALWAYS seem to be in the middle of things. UNSIGNED Senior post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1225774' first='Brandon' last='Crawford']</strong> is a great rim protector around the paint. Crawford is currently averaging 14.9 ppg, 6.6 rebounds and 4.4 blocks this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1239543' first='Madden' last='Collins']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1363062' first='Teandre' last='Summons']</strong> are sharing the duties in the backcourt. Collins just a Junior is averaging 14.1 ppg and 3.7 assists while Summons chimes in with 10.9 ppg and 4.9 rebounds a night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1489440,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/FE694DDA-65BF-485E-BDBC-9D2F067048A5.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/FE694DDA-65BF-485E-BDBC-9D2F067048A5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1489440" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Greenville HS</strong> - (14-1) - The Red Raiders have only one blemish on their record, and it comes from Gray Collegiate. The Red Raiders still have to play rival region Westside HS 2 times in the next few weeks. UNSIGNED Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865321' first='Alijah' last='Jones']</strong> is averaging 14.2 ppg this season while shooting 36% from downtown. Fellow Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1745774' first='Isaiah' last='Mosley'] </strong>comes in at 10.7 ppg while, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1239534' first='Bryson' last='Drummond']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1489409' first='Ramani' last='Bruton']</strong> average 7.7 ppg and 6.4 ppg respectively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1490006,"width":400,"height":263,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/4C8C4772-5FC0-4108-808E-133FD6468CDA-crop-2564x1684-1655767486.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/4C8C4772-5FC0-4108-808E-133FD6468CDA-crop-2564x1684-1655767486.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1490006" width="400" height="263" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Westside (Anderson) </strong>- (15-1) - The Rams have only lost one time and it was to rival Greer HS. Sophomore<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1423863' first='Zeke' last='Marshall']</strong> is having a big season for the Rams averaging 16.1 ppg and 6.3 rebounds while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1258300' first='Joshua' last='Williams']</strong> contributes 12.5 ppg a night. New name for us here at Prep Hoops is Senior <strong>Jsaiah Geer</strong> who comes in at 9.8 ppg and 6.8 rebounds for the Rams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1491035,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/E1B90964-6A69-4D8E-8DE6-BD071EF25F1F.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/E1B90964-6A69-4D8E-8DE6-BD071EF25F1F.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1491035" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Greer HS </strong>- (14-3) - The Yellow Jackets (once again it seems) have a Big 3 in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407052' first='Amare' last='Anderson']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1419748' first='Brayden' last='Lytes']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1365021' first='Bradyn' last='Durrah']</strong>. Anderson is currently averaging 19.6 ppg, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists this season. Lytes is 10.3 ppg, 5.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists while slender-sleek forward Durrah chimes in with 10.1 ppg and 6.6 rebounds. The Yellow Jackets have two losses to Greenville HS and one loss to Byrnes. The Yellow Jackets have given Westside HS it's only defeat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1221558,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/06/A35DCDD8-A0EA-4930-A0EB-520B09D753D7.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/06/A35DCDD8-A0EA-4930-A0EB-520B09D753D7.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1221558" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Catawba Ridge HS (Fort Mill) </strong>- (14-3) - The Copperheads have had some good scoring this season from Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1168159' first='Zyan' last='Hager']</strong>. Hager is averaging 19.3 ppg while UNSIGNED Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='922026' first='Grant' last='Lovette']</strong> adds 15 ppg and 7.9 rebounds and freshman sensation<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1621536' first='Lance' last='Barnes'] </strong>comes in at 12.6 ppg, 3.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists. The Copperheads have lost to neighborhood rival Nation Ford HS (twice) and South Pointe HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1739489,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/7DA0D48E-3ADE-4A61-ACD5-C77EEE5BF202.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/7DA0D48E-3ADE-4A61-ACD5-C77EEE5BF202.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1739489" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eastside HS (Taylors) </strong>- (12-5) - Junior guard<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1172558' first='Justin' last='Ray']</strong> recently went over 1,000 career points during the Prep Hoops South Carolina Showcase. Ray is a shot-maker and scorer for the Eagles. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1524288' first='Matthew' last='Roberts']</strong> provides good support with his ability to score going to the cup. UNSIGNED Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1738044' first='Luke' last='Parker']</strong> brings a good energy and work ethic for the Eagles around the cup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->