2024-25 Class 4A Preseason Predictions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As has been the trend over the last few years, Class 4A has talent across the state and is likely the deepest class we have in the SCHSL. Last year's champion, Ridge View, was moved up to 5A but a new-look Gray Collegiate team will look to win State for a fifth consecutive year but now in the biggest classification yet. Wren, Greer, Lower Richland, and Darlington all reached the State Championship Semifinals in their respective classes last year. There are six prospects who play for 4A teams ranked in the Top 5 of their class in PH SC's rankings - [player_tooltip player_id='1145334' first='Jordan' last='Watford'], [player_tooltip player_id='1149789' first='Tristan' last='Thompson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1341455' first='Abijah' last='Franklin'], [player_tooltip player_id='1466665' first='Tre' last='Raymon'], [player_tooltip player_id='1486211' first='Josh' last='Leonard'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2314644' first='K'majay' last='Jenkins'] - and they all are on contenders and have the talent to carry a team in big spots. This leaves us with an extremely fun and highly competitive division that will be a joy to watch come playoff time. <strong>Take a look at my preseason predictions for Class 4A:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class 4A Player of the Year: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1341455' first='Abijah' last='Franklin'] (Wren)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class 4A Most Improved Player of the Year:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2392440' first='Mylan' last='Hames'] (Greer)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class 4A Breakout Freshman/Sophomore of the Year: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125308' first='Beau' last='Brannon'] (Wren)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class 4A Region Players of the Year: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4A Region 1: [player_tooltip player_id='1341455' first='Abijah' last='Franklin'] (Wren)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4A Region 2: [player_tooltip player_id='1407052' first='Amare' last='Anderson'] (Greer)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4A Region 3: [player_tooltip player_id='1145334' first='Jordan' last='Watford'] (Lancaster)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4A Region 4: [player_tooltip player_id='1157438' first='Daron' last='Dunbar'] (North Augusta)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4A Region 5: [player_tooltip player_id='1486211' first='Josh' last='Leonard'] (Wilson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4A Region 6: [player_tooltip player_id='1742053' first='Harrison' last='Skinner'] (Bluffton)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class 4A Preseason Top 5 Teams: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. Wilson </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. Wren</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. Crestwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. Lancaster</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. Greer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class 4A State Championship Game Prediction:</strong> Wilson defeats Wren</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class 4A Surprise Team of the Year: </strong>South Florence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->