SCISA Class 2A: Top 5 Teams

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <em><strong>#RoadtoSumter</strong></em> starts really soon here in the Palmetto State. Which team will be the team to beat later this month in Sumter? Prep Hoops takes look at the Top 5 teams in the SCISA Class 2A ranks right here. Who made the list? Time to <strong><em>Subscribe</em></strong> and find out. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1749290,"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/2/2023/01/7E9B9BF5-70A5-4C76-9BD5-BADAF5235280.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/7E9B9BF5-70A5-4C76-9BD5-BADAF5235280.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1749290" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andrew Jackson Academy (Ehrhardt)</strong> (21-4) - The Warriors have been led by a three-headed monster all season in UNSIGNED Seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1354735' first='Brenden' last='Brantley']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865320' first='David' last='Johnson']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1490167' first='Robert' last='Clark']</strong>. Brantley a slender-sleek wing player has put up 277 three pointers this season. He has connected on 94 from downtown for a 34% clip. Brenden is averaging 25.2 ppg this season since coming over from nearby Wade Hampton HS last fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1490200,"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/2/2022/06/6D28F75C-3F90-4FF6-8D04-1BB9E63E40D8.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/6D28F75C-3F90-4FF6-8D04-1BB9E63E40D8.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1490200" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson delivers a double-double each night with his play around the paint area. David is productive with his shot selection and production around the rim. Nicknamed "DL" Johnson is averaging 16.4 ppg, 12.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists this season. Johnson is the Ultimate Warrior for this AJA squad. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1749291,"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/2/2023/01/1C3FD9A4-AB94-42F0-ADCC-D05905918B36.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/1C3FD9A4-AB94-42F0-ADCC-D05905918B36.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1749291" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark is an absolute TANK on the floor and really does a good job of keeping defenders off of him. Clark a football player in the fall keeps the ball low and rarely turns it over. Clark is averaging 13.4 ppg, 5.7 rebounds and 6 assists this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1669999,"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/2/2022/11/BAE79939-F453-483D-8469-0ECB97B924B8-scaled.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/BAE79939-F453-483D-8469-0ECB97B924B8-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1669999" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cathedral Academy (North Charleston)</strong> (17-11) - The Generals have played a tough schedule this season under Head Coach Blake Ferguson. The Generals won the SCISA Class 1A State Championship last season over Clarendon Hall. 8th Grader <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1669880' first='Bryce' last='Ward']</strong> leads the way this season at 13 ppg. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1565179' first='Carter' last='Goodwin']</strong> sees plenty of minutes and brings in 11 ppg while newcomer <strong>AJ Gresham</strong> scores 9 ppg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Calhoun Academy (St Matthews) </strong>(17-7) - The Cavaliers recently defeated Andrew Jackson Academy 66-48. The Cavaliers have gotten solid contributions all season long from <strong>William Felder</strong> 18.1 ppg, 6.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocks. <strong>Will Andrews</strong> adds 10.6 ppg and 7.2 rebounds a night while <strong>Jay Haltiwanger</strong> scores 7.7 ppg. Felder a Senior has scored 932 points over the past two seasons for the Cavaliers. He plays all 3 sports at Calhoun Academy including football and baseball in the spring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Beaufort Academy </strong>(16-6) - Prep Hoops has not seen the Eagles play this season. Studied the schedule here - hoping to see in the post season in Sumter in the weeks to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1490202,"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/2/2022/06/8954B786-CC7A-479B-85EB-8976AB862952.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/8954B786-CC7A-479B-85EB-8976AB862952.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1490202" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dillon Christian </strong>(16-6) - The Warriors really rely on UNSIGNED Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1108826' first='Greyson' last='Singletary']</strong> to lead the way. Singletary recently became the All-Time leading scorer in school history with 1,226 points according to Head Coach Bo Stone. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578659' first='Ryheim' last='Manning']</strong> has been a fine addition to the team this season and comes in averaging 14.6 ppg and 8.1 rebounds. Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578666' first='Thompson' last='Stone']</strong> is a sharp-shooting guard from the perimeter. The Warriors have attempted 482 three-pointers so far this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->