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Prep Hoops is on its last one of the State Rankings. Who is the team to beat in the Class 5A ranks? Read more inside right here. 1- Dorman HS (20-4) The Cavaliers have won its 6th straight region title…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops is on its last one of the State Rankings. Who is the team to beat in the Class 5A ranks? Read more inside right here.
1- Dorman HS (20-4)
The Cavaliers have won its 6th straight region title under Head Coach Thomas Ryan. Noah Clowney Noah Clowney 6'10" | PF Dorman | 2022 State #78 Nation SC (Alabama), Jordyn Surratt Jordyn Surratt 6'6" | SF Dorman | 2022 State SC (USC Upstate) and Ryan Hawkins Ryan Hawkins 6'4" | SF Dorman | 2022 State SC are the only seniors on the roster. Chase Harris Chase Harris 6'1" | SG Dorman | 2023 State SC , Jordan Miller Jordan Miller 6'1" | PG Dorman | 2023 State SC , Sean Lindsay Sean Lindsay 5'10" | CG Dorman | 2023 State SC , Terry Leonard Terry Leonard 6'1" | CG Dorman | 2023 State SC and sophomore Christian Andrews Christian Andrews 5'11" | PG Dorman | 2024 State SC provide more depth for this team from Roebuck.
2- Fort Dorchester HS (20-1)
The Patriots have just one step-back to the #4 Riverside HS Warriors. The Patriots have won 9 straight games. Demetris McKelvey Demetris McKelvey 6'6" | SF Fort Dorchester | 2022 State SC leads a very balanced squad at 10.6 ppg and 7.7 rebounds a night. O’Marion Green O’Marion Green 5'11" | SG Fort Dorchester | 2022 State SC 9.5 ppg, Daniel Lee Daniel Lee 6'2" | SF Fort Dorchester | 2022 State SC 7.9 and Davion Joyner Davion Joyner 6'1" | PG Fort Dorchester | 2022 State SC 6.5. Joyner will play football next season at Limestone (SC) (NCAA D2).
3- Sumter HS (22-4)
What a year for the Gamecocks and Head Coach Bryan Brown. The Gamecocks last year had to play 8 games in 11 days after sitting out over 40 days. The Gamecocks have opened the offense a bit this season. Nakeem Isaac Nakeem Isaac 6'4" | SF Sumter | 2022 State SC an unsigned senior leads the way with Ahmari Samuel Ahmari Samuel 6'3" | CG Sumter | 2022 State SC and Khalil Bledsoe Khalil Bledsoe 6'1" | SG Sumter | 2023 State SC .
4- Riverside HS (18-3)
The Warriors have a few games left with Wade Hampton HS and Dorman HS to finish the season off this weekend. Pharrell Boyogueno Pharrell Boyogueno 6'6" | SF Riverside | 2022 State SC , Donovan Soriano Donovan Soriano 6'3" | SG Riverside | 2022 State SC , Charlie Myers Charlie Myers 6'8" | PF Riverside | 2022 State SC , Alijah Jones Alijah Jones 6'0" | SG Greenville | 2023 State SC and Julen Iturbe Julen Iturbe 6'8" | PF Riverside | 2024 State #234 Nation SC lead this talented roster for the Warriors.
5- Ridge View HS (14-11)
The 11 losses have been from Oak Hill Academy (VA), Patrick School (NJ), Orlando Christian Prep (FL), Huntington Prep (WV) and Legacy Early College to name just a few. The strength of schedule the Blazers have played is unreal this season. Greg Jackson Greg Jackson 6'10" | PF Ridge View | 2023 SC is also having an unreal season for the Blazers. Jackson a 2023 player makes this squad go with Xavier Moultrie Xavier Moultrie 5'11" | PG Ridge View | 2022 State SC , Brice Cohen Brice Cohen 5'11" | PG Ridge View | 2022 State SC and Donovan Rivers Donovan Rivers 6'8" | PF The Skill Factory | 2023 GA .
6- Northwestern HS (17-6)
The Trojans have won 7 straight games and scored a big win over Ridge View HS along the way. Can the Trojans keep it going under senior Omari Bryson Omari Bryson 6'1" | SG Northwestern | 2022 State SC 13.8 ppg, Jayden Boyd Jayden Boyd 6'7" | PF Northwestern | 2023 State SC 11.5 and Jalen Burnett Jalen Burnett 6'3" | SG Northwestern | 2022 State SC 10.1 ppg?
7- Cane Bay HS (Summerville) (20-6)
The Cobras have had a magical season from worst to first. The Cobras rely on a balance scoring attack led by Robert McLeod Robert McLeod 5'8" | PG Cane Bay | 2022 State SC 12.6 ppg. Jordyn McKeen Jordyn McKeen 5'9" | CG Cane Bay | 2023 State SC 10.1 ppg, Christian Smith Christian Smith 6'2" | SF Cane Bay | 2022 State SC 8.5 ppg, Xavier Adams Xavier Adams 6'2" | SG Cane Bay | 2022 State SC 6.8 ppg and C.J. Bennett-Shaffer C.J. Bennett-Shaffer 6'5" | SF Cane Bay | 2022 State SC 6 points. Will the Cobras come out of the Lower State this season?
8- Mauldin HS (14-8)
The Mavericks will rely on seniors Caleb Byrd Caleb Byrd 6'1" | PG Mauldin | 2022 State SC 20.2 ppg and 7.4 rebounds and Newberry bound Drake Downs Drake Downs 6'8" | PF Mauldin | 2022 State SC 16.3 ppg and 8.9 rebounds to lead the way in the playoffs. The Mavericks have had setbacks to Riverside (2 times), Dorman HS (2 times) and Irmo HS to name a few this season.
9- Conway HS (16-7)
The Tigers started out the season on fire and then it a wall at times. The Tigers finished in 2nd place behind Sumter HS in the region. Carlton Terry Jr Carlton Terry Jr 5'11" | CG Conway | 2022 State SC (Wofford Football signee), EJ Huffman EJ Huffman 6'5" | PF Conway | 2022 State SC , Aiden Brantley Aiden Brantley 6'2" | SF Conway | 2023 State SC and Devin Grainger Devin Grainger 6'1" | PG Conway | 2024 State SC have one last push in them for Head Coach Mike Hopkins.
10- Fort Mill HS (18-5)
The Yellow Jackets have quietly won 18 games this season. The Yellow Jackets have gone (1-3) this season to rival Catawba Ridge HS. Kyle Neibch Kyle Neibch 6'2" | SG Fort Mill | 2022 State SC leads the way at 16.1 ppg while teammate Gabe Tooper comes in at 14 ppg.
The SCHSL Playoffs begin Next Wednesday February 16 all across the board. Buckle Up for a short and bumpy ride into March. The season will be over before you know it.