Class 2A – Region 3 Preview
Can the Gray Collegiate War Eagles win a 4th straight Class 2A State Championship this season ? Predictions: Gray Collegiate – The War Eagles are on a quest for a 4th straight Class 2A State Championship this season. The War…
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Continue ReadingCan the Gray Collegiate War Eagles win a 4th straight Class 2A State Championship this season ?
Predictions:
Gray Collegiate – The War Eagles are on a quest for a 4th straight Class 2A State Championship this season. The War Eagles have a very talented roster with way too much depth to be tested here.
Columbia HS – The Capitals stunned the War Eagles last year in region play.
Newberry HS – The Bulldogs and Head Coach Chad Cary will stay in the middle of the pack here this season.
Saluda HS – Zion Wright Zion Wright 6'5" | SF Saluda | 2023 State SC is the new go to guy here for Saluda HS with his brother graduating.
Eau Claire HS – What kind of season will the Shamrocks provide this year ?
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Players to Watch in the Region:
Charles Morgan Charles Morgan 6'1" | CG Columbia | 2021 State SC (2021) – Columbia HS
Morgan is back to lead the Capitals this season after averaging 10 ppg last year. Morgan scored 27 points in a upset win over Gray Collegiate last season.
Andrew Owens Andrew Owens 6'0" | SG Eau Claire | 2021 State SC (2021) – Eau Claire HS (Columbia)
Owens has a nice mid-range game and good shooting stroke to lead the Shamrocks offense this season.
Chase McDuffie Chase McDuffie 6'5" | SG Gray Collegiate | 2021 State SC (2021) – Gray Collegiate (Prep Hoops CO-Region Player of the Year)
McDuffie a North Carolina A&T commit is back to lead the War Eagles. McDuffie a big shooting guard played on the Grassroots Circuit this summer with Carolina Pressure .
Timothy Barnes Timothy Barnes 6'2" | CG Gray Collegiate | 2021 State SC (2021) – Gray Collegiate
Barnes a very bouncy guard recently picked up a offer from UMKC this summer. Barnes really excel in the transition game and plays above the rim at times.
Chris Rhone Chris Rhone 6'4" | SF Gray Collegiate | 2021 State SC (2021) – Gray Collegiate
Rhone is just another weapon on this very talented War Eagles squad. Rhone recently gave a verbal commitment to Coastal Carolina University to play football next year.
Tory Kelly Tory Kelly 6'0" | PG Gray Collegiate | 2022 State SC (2022) – Gray Collegiate
Kelly a strong physical guard is currently playing football for the War Eagles. Kelly likes drawing contact attacking the basket and has the ability to fight off defenders.
Russell Brunson Jr Russell Brunson Jr 6'1" | CG Calhoun County | 2022 State SC (2022) – Gray Collegiate
Brunson transferred into Gray Collegiate after attending Calhoun County HS the past few seasons. Brunson a left-handed guard is currently playing football. Brunson averaged just over 22 ppg last season for the Saints.
Brandon Gardner Brandon Gardner 6'7" | PF Christ The King | 2023 #112 Nation NY (2023) – Gray Collegiate (Prep Hoops CO-Region Player of the Year)
Gardner made noise all summer long with his play. Gardner a top ranked player in the 2023 class is just another piece to puzzle for Head Coach Dion Bethea. Gardner a bouncy forward has already received plenty of offers from High Majors.
Zack Chalmers Zack Chalmers 6'4" | PG Newberry | 2022 State SC (2022) – Newberry HS
Chalmers a football recruit has received interest from several schools on the football field. Chalmers leads the Bulldogs basketball on the hardwood. Chalmers is a very versatile guard who really stays active up the floor. Chalmers handles the ball up in transition and really hits the glass on both ends of the floor.
Zion Wright Zion Wright 6'5" | SF Saluda | 2023 State SC (2023) – Saluda HS
Wright just a sophomore will look to be the leader on his team. Wright a long and rangy guard played with the Carolina Pressure on the Grassroots Circuit this summer.