Top Teams Yet to be Ranked: Class 6A
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Pope (16-7)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notable Wins: </strong>Alpharetta 2x, Kennesaw Mountain 2x<br><strong>Notable Losses: </strong>North Cobb by 9, North Cobb by 12, Walton by 7, Blessed Trinity by 9</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1773628' first='Zach' last='Bleshoy'] has emerged his sophomore season as one of the best players in Region 7, the lefty able to score in a variety of ways with his smooth approach. He along with [player_tooltip player_id='1444756' first='Ryan' last='Luttrell'] and 6-foot-5 senior Theron Nixon lead a balanced attack that has Pope locked in for yet another above .500 season. 6-foot-2 junior Deven Royal has become a consistent producer. The Greyhounds are in a dog fight with Blessed Trinity and Alpharetta atop the region.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Brunswick (18-3)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notable Wins: </strong>Woodville-Tompkins, Lowndes, Effingham County</p>
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<p><strong>Notable Losses: </strong>Woodville-Tompkins by 9, Lowndes by 6</p>
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<p>The Pirates sit at 9-1 in a competitive Region 2 that is controlled by Grovetown. [player_tooltip player_id='1562468' first='Camarion' last='Johnson'] provides star power in the backcourt, a triple-double threat that averages 21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 1 block per game. 6-foot-6 freshman Heze Kent is a load inside and already a D-I football recruit. 6-foot-2 senor forward Riyon Rankin is a veteran while 6-foot-2 sophomore Caleb Butler has upside and athleticism, another football standout.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>River Ridge (16-6)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notable Wins: </strong>North Forsyth, Oconee County, Sequoyah<br><strong>Notable Losses: </strong>Cherokee by 4, Sequoyah by 1, Etowah by 14</p>
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<p>Coach Aaron Darling has done a sterling job transforming River Ridge's style of play from being anchored by two 7-footers last year to playing small ball this season. Jay McCord is a heat-seeking missile when it comes to getting to the rim, a crafty finisher in traffic. [player_tooltip player_id='1049232' first='David' last='Hansraj'] is a 1,000-point scorer, a tough lefty that has scored from all three levels throughout his career and provides infectious energy with his motor. Future Gardner-Webb tight end [player_tooltip player_id='820292' first='Jackson' last='Head'] has returned to the hardwood, bringing toughness and smooth game from the pivot, with the ability to stretch the floor. Hunter Apple and Greyson Hopf round out the backcourt, both capable of hitting the three and seeing the floor as distributors.</p>
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Pope (16-7)
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