SCISA Class 3A: Top 5 Team Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The season is halfway over here in the Palmetto State already. Region play has started for everyone across the state. It's time to take a look at the SCISA Class 3A ranks. Who are some of the teams here? What teams made the Top 5? Well, this is a good time to jump on board and <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today to the site. Use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 - <strong>Hilton Head Prep</strong> (13-3) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: John Paul II 47-26, St Andrew's (GA) 53-29 and Bluffton HS 59-47 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Dolphins won the SCISA Class 3A State Championship last season over Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach. Senior transfer <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1501794' first='Ty' last='Harpring']</strong> leads the charge at 22.6 ppg and 5 rebounds this season. Harpring brings toughness to the floor with his ability to jump on the deck when needed and rebound the ball through traffic. <strong>Brendan Moore</strong> a shooting guard averages 7.8 ppg for the Dolphins. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 - <strong>Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach</strong> (9-5) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: St James HS 61-58, Loris HS 79-55, Brookland Cayce 57-51 and 2 out of state teams</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2356602,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2024_02-04-06-6550PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2024_02-04-06-6550PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2356602" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Saints get over the hill this season and claim a State Championship? The Saints will rely on senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1032754' first='Brayden' last='Hendrix']</strong> to provide leadership. Hendrix brings some confidence and swagger to the table along with the ability to knockdown shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2461234,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_13-06-2024_04-42-06-5300AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_13-06-2024_04-42-06-5300AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2461234" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2356568' first='Sabion' last='Sessions']</strong> is a post presence down low for the Saints. The wide-bodied Sessions can carve out space and finish around the rim when needed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2461236,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_13-06-2024_04-41-37-8900AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_13-06-2024_04-41-37-8900AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2461236" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2460180' first='Sammy' last='McGuire']</strong> made the move over to the Saints for his senior season after playing at nearby Carolina Forest HS. McGuire brings good energy and some athleticism to the table. Sammy will look to work and stalk the baseline. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2356600,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2024_02-03-53-9950PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2024_02-03-53-9950PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2356600" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1998734' first='Ayden' last='Leith']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2012646' first='Aubrey' last='Hall']</strong> will round out this Saints lineup. Leith a left-handed youngster plays older than his age on the floor at times. Hall is a great role guy for the Saints. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 -<strong> Orangeburg Prep</strong> (6-2) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Wilson Hall 75-54 and Florence Christian 70-69 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2693852,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_13-12-2024_11-37-47-3720PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_13-12-2024_11-37-47-3720PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2693852" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Indians have played many games this season at all. The Indians really rely on <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687284' first='T' last='Riley']</strong> a left-handed forward to provide leadership and production. Riley plays his best basketball close to the basket while providing a double-double every night. He can step-out to the short corner and elbow from time to time to hit a jumper. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2693849,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_13-12-2024_11-38-54-4490PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_13-12-2024_11-38-54-4490PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2693849" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2292901' first='Avery' last='Ravenell']</strong> takes care of the ball-handling needs along with setting up his teammates for open looks. Avery is a very capable shooter from the perimeter to knockdown shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#4 - <strong>Calhoun Academy</strong> (St Matthews) (12-3) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Wilson Hall 74-42, Charleston Collegiate 59-51 and Savannah (GA) Country Day 68-37 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2555670,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9356.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/IMG_9356.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2555670" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cavaliers are led by freshman sharpshooter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2352782' first='Nick' last='Lindsay']</strong> who's averaging 14.7 ppg, 6.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 3.1 steals this season. Lindsay played last season at nearby Holly Hill Academy before making the move over to the Cavaliers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chase Strickland</strong> and <strong>Hunter Thornburg</strong> both provide good production each night for the Cavaliers. Strickland is averaging 13.1 ppg and 8 rebounds while Thornburg throws in 9.1 ppg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#5 - <strong>Greenwood Christian</strong> (11-6) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losses: Brasher Middle College 63-60, Orangeburg Prep 65-58, Crescent HS 54-44, Newberry Academy 34-28, Calhoun Falls Charter 57-47 and Greenwood HS 73-59</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2356607,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2024_02-06-01-0670PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2024_02-06-01-0670PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2356607" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hawks play up an actual classification in SCISA Class 3A because of travel reasons. The Hawks have been led by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1806908' first='Ty' last='Kennedy']</strong> all season long. Kennedy a guard is currently averaging 24.9 ppg and 10.5 rebounds. The junior shooting guard currently has 1,196 career points for the Hawks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2356601,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2024_02-05-47-3470PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2024_02-05-47-3470PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2356601" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1806931' first='Isaiah' last='Scott-Palacios']</strong> got hurt early in the season after just 3 games. He was averaging 19.3 ppg at the time he left. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore <strong>Leland Reed</strong> plays good minutes in the backcourt. Reed a Quarterback and Baseball in the spring is averaging 8.6 ppg and 4.5 rebounds this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->