Region 1-A Preview
Prep Hoops starts its tour around the Palmetto State this week. Prep Hoops will take a look at every REGION around the Palmetto State from now to the start of the season. Lets dive into the action right here with…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops starts its tour around the Palmetto State this week. Prep Hoops will take a look at every REGION around the Palmetto State from now to the start of the season. Lets dive into the action right here with Region 1-A.
Prep Hoops Projections:
1.Southside Christian – The Sabres finished the season at (18-0) and claimed a Class 1A State Championship with a win over Scott’s Branch. Can the Sabres repeat in the Class 1A ranks ?
2.High Point Academy (Spartanburg) – Can the Grizzlies take down the Sabres ? Added a few new pieces to the mix.
3.McCormick HS – The Chiefs can make some noise this season with some key members back for Head Coach Rico Salliewhite.
4.Calhoun Falls HS – Daquean Lewis Daquean Lewis 6'3" | SF Calhoun Falls Charter | 2024 State SC can only carry the Flashes so far.
5.Dixie HS (Due West) – The Hornets (8-10) last season will rely on the trio of Max Peeler Max Peeler 5'11" | SG Dixie | 2022 State SC , Luke Morales and Jared Ledbetter.
6.Ware Shoals HS – The Fighting Hornets finished (1-8) last season.
7.Whitmire HS – The Wolverines finished (0-9) last season. Hometown of former Pittsburgh Steeler Great Donnie Shell.
8.SCSDB – The Hornets (Yes another Hornets team in the same region) will bring up the bottom of the region.
Ali Khan Ali Khan 6'2" | SG HighPoint Academy | 2023 State SC – High Point Academy (Spartanburg) Prep Hoops Preseason Player of The Year
Khan is a sharp shooting guard for the Grizzlies with deep range. Ali is a bucket getter who will make the Grizzlies go this season. Khan averaged 12.4 ppg last season.
Atmorris King Atmorris King 6'1" | CG High Point Academy | 2022 State SC – High Point Academy (Spartanburg)
Morris is a new name to follow in the Upstate for the Grizzlies. Morris transferred into HPA from Dorman HS last season at semester.
Max Peeler Max Peeler 5'11" | SG Dixie | 2022 State SC (2022) – Dixie HS (Due West)
Peeler averaged 12.8 ppg last season while connecting on 31% (37-118) from behind the three point line. The Hornets finished the year at (8-10). Luke Morales and Jared Ledbetter will look to help Dixie HS make some noise this year.
Javon Riley Javon Riley 6'1" | CG McCormick | 2023 State SC (2023) – McCormick HS
Riley is a new name for Prep Hoops to monitor this coming season.
Daquean Lewis Daquean Lewis 6'3" | SF Calhoun Falls Charter | 2024 State SC (2024) – Calhoun Falls Charter
Lewis does it all on the gridiron for the Blue Flashes. Lewis is a great athlete with not much support around him at times. Calhoun Falls Charter HS is one of the smallest schools in the Palmetto State.
Camden Durant Camden Durant 6'3" | PF McCormick | 2024 State SC (2024) – McCormick HS (pictured on front)
Durant will wear a Chiefs uniform this coming season after transferring in from region rival Calhoun Falls Charter. Durant ran on the Grassroots Circuit with Upward Stars SE 3SSB Fagan. Durant is currently football for the Chiefs wear he plays MLB, Running Back and Tight End. Durant took 2nd place last season in the javelin throw while competing on the track team for the Blue Flashes.