SCISA Class 4A: Top 5 Teams

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The SCISA Playoffs look to be right around the corner and Prep Hoops has you covered like usual here in the Palmetto State. What team will be standing last on the <strong><em>#RoadtoSumter</em></strong> ? Let's take a look at the SCISA Class 4A (Biggest and Newest Classification) right here with the Prep Hoops Top 5. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1702286,"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/2/2022/12/9154B6B9-5B69-470A-B8E3-1E5E8F50C29C.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/9154B6B9-5B69-470A-B8E3-1E5E8F50C29C.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1702286" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Augusta Christian (Martinez, GA)</strong> (21-5) - The Lions have been steady all season long with its play. Georgia Southern University signee <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1345918' first='Luke' last='Wilson']</strong> patrols the middle for the Lions. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1218929' first='DJ' last='Shine']</strong> has been great all season long with his play in Las Vegas at the Tarkanian Classic and at the Bash in Columbia. Shine can really score the ball from all 3 levels on the floor. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1223258' first='Khaleel' last='Pratt']</strong> just a junior like Shine is already committed to play baseball in the SEC Conference at the University of Kentucky. The Lions won the SCISA Class 3A State Championship last season by defeating First Baptist. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep in mind the Lions play in the SCISA ranks but since the school is located in the State of Georgia - the players are ranked by the Prep Hoops Georgia site. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1725622,"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/FB924C45-621C-46CB-AD2B-B85A18F0497F.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/FB924C45-621C-46CB-AD2B-B85A18F0497F.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1725622" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>First Baptist </strong>(17-4) - UNSIGNED Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865305' first='Matty' last='Foor']</strong> just joined 1,000 career points club. UNSIGNED Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1023658' first='Dove' last='Fishburne']</strong> has the ability to step up for the Hurricanes on a given night. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1486221' first='Taye' last='Robinson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220062' first='Cooper' last='Kowalski']</strong> provide some more scoring punch for the for the Hurricanes. Robinson is a sharp-shooter from behind the three-point line while Kowalski brings some bounce around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1738915,"width":400,"height":263,"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/IMG_6700-crop-3520x2311-1673290618.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/IMG_6700-crop-3520x2311-1673290618.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1738915" width="400" height="263" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cardinal Newman </strong>(16-14) - The Cardinals have played a TOUGH schedule all season long. They have defeated Augusta Christian, First Baptist, Shannon Forest (twice) and Porter Gaud to name just a few this season. The Cardinals have plenty of balance scoring on hand this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1160754' first='Josiah' last='Peeples']</strong> the way at 12.6 ppg while UNSIGNED Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1063832' first='Jordan' last='Frazer']</strong> chimes in at 12.4 ppg and 4 rebounds. Junior wing player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1340384' first='Evan' last='Carter']</strong> scores 11.7 ppg and 7.3 rebounds while freshman<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1383660' first='Elton' last='Smith']</strong> adds 8.6 ppg and 8.9 rebounds per night. Junior left-handed guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1160755' first='Russ' last='White']</strong> stuffs the stat sheet at 6.5 ppg, 5.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1707406,"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/2/2022/12/3D481721-2F43-4CF5-B55C-27CFB434DB7C.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/3D481721-2F43-4CF5-B55C-27CFB434DB7C.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1707406" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Porter Gaud</strong> (18-9) - The Cyclones have been led by Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1051824' first='Robert' last='Moore']</strong> all season long. Moore can score the ball in bunches and has done just that this season at times. Small forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1524079' first='Clyde' last='Mauldin']</strong> will provide some punch along with <strong>David Axon</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1345935,"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/2/2021/12/9B3AEF37-CF29-479A-847F-3EFD0AFF10E5.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/9B3AEF37-CF29-479A-847F-3EFD0AFF10E5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1345935" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pinewood Prep (Summerville)</strong> (19-10) - Panthers Head Coach Pat Eidson picked up his 900th career win earlier this season - 911 career wins now. The Panthers always seem to put 20 wins together every year. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1731364' first='Michael' last='Vince']</strong> is leading the way this season at 14.4 ppg while UNSIGNED Post player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1345929' first='Thomas' last='Robertson']</strong> comes in at 14.2 ppg, 9 rebounds and 2.2 blocks. Freshman guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1669895' first='Jonathan' last='Slawson']</strong> sees plenty of action and minutes each night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What team will be standing in the end on the <strong><em>#RoadtoSumter</em></strong>? Stay connected and tuned in right here for all the action from the Palmetto State all year long. <strong><em>Subscribe</em></strong> today to Prep Hoops. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->