Region 3-A Underclassmen
The Underclassmen in Region 3-A have all seen great minutes on the floor and contributions to their teams this past season. Lets take a look right here in this article.
Harold Johnson (2020) – Denmark-Olar HS (Denmark) (pictured on front)
Johnson a slender-sleek guard has been a fixture for the Vikings since the 7th grade. Johnson averaged 15,7 ppg last season for the Vikings. Johnson plays the game almost too unselfish at times. Johnson has a really good feel for the game and a nice mid-range shot. Johnson is very crafty with the ball.
Malik Palmer (2020) – Denmark-Olar HS (Denmark)
Palmer and Johnson have been here for awhile for the Vikings. Palmer is playing quarterback this fall on the gridiron for the Vikings. Palmer has good explosion to the rack and is a solid on the ball defender. Palmer and Johnson will look to get the Vikings in the post season this coming season.
I’rek Hartwell (2020) – Hunter-Kinard-Tyler HS (Neeses)
Hartwell 5’11 plays with the best player in the region in Marlow Gilmore. Hartwell is a great on the ball defender who plays the game with a big smile on his face. Hartwell averaged 8 ppg last season for the Trojans.
Adonis Davis (2021) – Blackville-Hilda HS (Blackville)
Davis is just a great athlete for the Hawks. Davis also quarterback for the Hawks has the team in the 2nd round of the playoffs. Davis averaged 14.1 ppg last season for Head Coach Ryan Moody. Davis just brings a great demeanor to the floor with his all-out hustle and attitude. Davis has taken some unofficial visits this fall for football to various schools. Davis, Johnson and Palmer all seem to be close together off the court and at one-time ran with the Central Carolina Force Grassroots program.
Latarian Tyler (2021) – North HS (North)
Tyler is a unknown throughout the Palmetto State. Tyler 6’2 lefty averaged 14 ppg last season for the Eagles. North HS is not a powerhouse by know means but showed progress late in the season last year.
AJ Swedenburg (2021) – Wagener-Salley HS
Swedenburg plays wide receiver for the War Eagles one of the better teams in the Lower State in Class A this season. Swedenburg 5’11 sees the floor very well and has good court awareness. Swedenburg needs to keep things simple at times Swedenburg has the ability to get the ball into the gaps or create his own shot on the offensive end.