Class 4A – Region 3 Preview

Class 4A - Region looks to be a solid region this year. Ridge View HS has left the region and joined the Class 5A ranks. Will the Stallions be the top dog this season ? Will the Bruins and Copperheads have some problems with that ? Read more inside right here.  Predictions:  South Pointe HS (Rock Hill) - The Stallions have a solid roster back this season for Head Coach Melvin Watson. Lancaster HS - The Bruins will rely on Janyle Pittman Janyle Pittman 6'3" | SG Lancaster | 2021 State SC and Omazeon Tinsley Omazeon Tinsley 5'9" | PG Lancaster | 2021 State SC two seniors on the roster.  Catawba Ridge HS (Fort Mill) -  The Copperheads are just in its 2nd year of a program. Catawba Ridge HS finished (10-16) last season. Indian Land HS (Fort Mill) - The Warriors finished last season at (16-8).  York Comprehensive HS - The Cougars lost a few players and finished (7-15) last season.    Players to Watch in the Region:  Janyle Pittman Janyle Pittman 6'3" | SG Lancaster | 2021 State SC (2021) - Lancaster HS (Prep Hoops Region Player of the Year) Pittman has already committed to Mars Hill (NC) (NCAA D2) for next season. Pittman a physical specimen on the floor brings great versatility and just recently became a member of the 1,000 career point club.  "Dude" Tinsley makes the Bruins offense go Omazeon Tinsley Omazeon Tinsley 5'9" | PG Lancaster | 2021 State SC (2021) - Lancaster HS  Tinsley nicknamed "Dude" is back to guide the Bruins offense. Tinsley also just helped the Bruins to a runner-up finish at the West Florence HS Turkey Shootout with a (2-1) record. Tinsley just eclipsed the 1,000 points club.  Quan Peterson Quan Peterson 6'2" | PG South Pointe | 2022 State SC (2022) - South Pointe HS (Rock Hill) Peterson is a multi sport athlete for the Stallions as he also excels on the gridiron. Peterson a guard has the ability to get by defenders and get the ball into the lane. Peterson changes gears really well on the floor.  Jamar Williams Jamar Williams 6'5" | PF South Pointe | 2022 State SC (2022) - South Pointe HS (Rock Hill)  Williams plays down in the low post and plays bigger than his size. Williams is a leaper and is quick off the floor as a run-jump-athlete. Williams hits both ends of the glass with the same amount of energy. Williams plays the game with a great motor.  Carter Hendrick Carter Hendrick 6'5" | SF Catawba Ridge | 2022 State SC (2022) - Catawba Ridge HS (Fort Mill)  Hendrick a slender-sleek forward is back to provide leadership for the Copperheads. Hendrick averaged 10 ppg and 6.8 rebounds last season.  John Fuso (2022) - Indian Land HS (Fort Mill)  Fuso a guard averaged 9.6 ppg last season for the Warriors.  Zy Brown Zy Brown 5'11" | SG York Comprensive | 2022 State SC (2022) - York Comprehensive HS  Brown will be the center point here for the Cougars this season. Brown a guard averaged 8.4 ppg, 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists last season.  Grant Lovette Grant Lovette 5'11" | SG Catawba Ridge | 2023 State SC (2023) - Catawba Ridge HS (Fort Mill)  Lovette is just a sophomore this season should look to have a big season for the Copperheads. Lovette a shooting guard has the ability to pop off screens for open looks from the perimeter.    Who left the Region ?  Jimeion Brown Jimeion Brown 6'8" | PF York Prep | 2022 State SC , and LaDarian McCree LaDarian McCree 5'11" | PG York Prep | 2022 State SC has both surfaced over at York Prep Academy. The duo both transferred in from Lancaster HS.  Jameel Brooks Jameel Brooks 6'8" | PF Moravian Prep | 2021 State NC ,Brooks is at Moravian Prep in Hickory, NC. Brooks 6'8 has left York Comprehensive HS for the Hoop State.    Dante Gonzalez and Luke Krawczyk Luke Krawczyk 6'7" | PF Catawba Ridge | 2022 State NC both left Catawba Ridge. Gonzalez a point guard has transferred to Franklin Prep Academy while Krawczyk has reclassified into the 2022 class at Carmel Christian (NC).