Class 2A – Region 1 Preview
Prep Hoops heads on to the Class 2A ranks here today. Christ Church has plenty of talent to win a Class 2A State Championship. The Cavaliers must get by the 3-time defending state champions Gray Collegiate War Eagles to conquer…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops heads on to the Class 2A ranks here today. Christ Church has plenty of talent to win a Class 2A State Championship. The Cavaliers must get by the 3-time defending state champions Gray Collegiate War Eagles to conquer that feat. Lets take a look at Class 2A-Region 1 in this preview right here.
Predictions:
Christ Church – The Cavaliers will be heavy favorites here this season to win the region with plenty of talent back on the roster. The Cavaliers will have a very solid starting lineup this coming season.
Abbeville HS – The Panthers have made some noise the past few years despite having the reputation for a great football school.
Ninety Six HS – The Wildcats will have plenty of new faces on a team that finished (10-11) last season.
Liberty HS – The Red Devils will need some help for EJ Stafford EJ Stafford 6'2" | SG Liberty | 2021 State SC . The Red Devils finished last year at (7-14).
Crescent HS (Iva) –
Greenville Tech – New Head Coach, New roster
Players to Watch in the Region:
John Butler John Butler 7'0" | PF Christ Church Episcopal | 2021 State #51 Nation SC (2021) – Christ Church (Prep Hoops Region Player of the Year)
Butler is ranked #2 in the 2021 Palmetto State and is headed Florida State University next year. Butler averaged 17.8 ppg last season while helping the Cavaliers to a (24-2) season. Butler has compiled 1,172 career points, 587 rebounds and 338 blocks entering his senior season.
Bennett Rogers Bennett Rogers 6'1" | CG Christ Church | 2021 State SC (2021) – Christ Church
Rogers really came on strong playing on the Grassroots Circuit this summer with Upward Stars Upstate Watson. Rogers averaged 8.3 ppg last season for the Cavaliers. Rogers can play both positions in the backcourt and has the ability to knockdown shots on the perimeter.
Amauri Johnson Amauri Johnson 6'2" | SG Christ Church | 2022 State SC (2022) – Christ Church
Johnson a left-handed wing player moved into Christ Church after attending Wren HS last season. Johnson will be a great addition to the Cavaliers roster.
Samuel Perry Samuel Perry 6'2" | CG Christ Church | 2022 State SC (2022) – Christ Church (pictured on the front)
Perry averaged 9.3 ppg last season for the Cavaliers. Perry has a sweet stroke from downtown or the ability to attack the paint. Perry didn’t play any summer this year. Perry recently played in the Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo in Myrtle Beach.
Mason Johnstone Mason Johnstone 6'7" | PF Christ Church | 2022 State SC (2022) – Christ Church
Johnstone is just another piece to the puzzle with the Cavaliers. Johnstone a versatile wing player just brings more depth to a talented team. Johnstone a football prospect at TE/OLB averaged 4.9 ppg and 3.8 rebounds last year.
Jordan Butler Jordan Butler 6'11" | PF Christ Church | 2023 State #57 Nation SC (2023) – Christ Church
Butler is the younger brother of teammate John. Butler is ranked #3 prospect himself in the Palmetto State 2023 class will look to improve on his numbers this season. Butler averaged 5.7 ppg and 5.2 rebounds last season for the Cavaliers.
EJ Stafford EJ Stafford 6'2" | SG Liberty | 2021 State SC (2021) – Liberty HS (Liberty)
Stafford is back to provide leadership for the Red Devils (7-14) last year. Stafford averaged 15.1 ppg last season.
Kivionte Garner (2021) – Abbeville HS
Garner a shooting guard averaged 8.2 ppg last season. Garner plays middle linebacker on the Panthers football team which is currently (6-0) on the season.