2022 Rankings: Repping Their Schools

Having a player or two ranked in a single class is a nice get for any school. But when the same programs keep popping up over and over again, it’s clear how much of the cycle is playing into those coaches’ hands. Be it a bit of luck, the proper development or even a benefit of a transfer or two, these nine programs have at least five players each in the updated Class of 2022 rankings. So, we ask: Is there something in the water? <strong>5. CHAPIN, NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, RIDGE VIEW - FIVE EACH</strong> Even though Chapin plays in one of the tougher Class 5A regions in the state, teams are already starting to wonder just how most schools will slow down Chapin. That’s because of receiver [player_tooltip player_id="59482" first="Zavier" last="Short"], running back [player_tooltip player_id="89315" first="Bennett" last="Galloway"] and offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id="89304" first="Chase" last="Sweigart"], who provide a ton of senior leadership around rising sophomore quarterback [player_tooltip player_id="139289" first="Jayden" last="Bradford"]. In Little River, coach Matt Reel is going to have to replace a ton of production from his Class 4A runner-up Chiefs. But the cupboard is not bare, especially on defense. Defensive backs [player_tooltip player_id="89308" first="Chandler" last="McCall"] and [player_tooltip player_id="91208" first="Elijah" last="Vereen"] and linebacker T.J. Cox are all huge playmakers. When it comes to Ridge View, first-year coach Derek Howard hit pay dirt not only when he got the job, but when he started realizing how much he was left. From massive offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id="153246" first="Tray" last="Franklin"] to a three-year starter at quarterback in [player_tooltip player_id="153263" first="Andre" last="Washington"] to linebackers [player_tooltip player_id="91193" first="Miquel" last="Mason"] and [player_tooltip player_id="91229" first="Sterling" last="Goodwin"] to transfer receiver [player_tooltip player_id="92205" first="Chase" last="Smith"], Howard won’t have to search far for players ready to rock and roll. <strong>4. DANIEL, SPRING VALLEY - SIX EACH</strong> Robin Bacon’s Spring Valley team is led by future Division-I athlete [player_tooltip player_id="59480" first="DeQuandre" last="Smith"], but he’s got one heck of a supporting cast who are each starting to show out more and more this spring. Among them are offensive linemen [player_tooltip player_id="153272" first="Nick" last="Peeples"] and [player_tooltip player_id="153271" first="Jiawan" last="Sanders"]. To no one’s surprise, defending Class 3A champion Daniel has a nice haul, too. Long-armed defensive back [player_tooltip player_id="61068" first="Gabriel" last="Smith"], productive defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id="89302" first="Jahiem" last="Lawson"] and [player_tooltip player_id="153264" first="Trent" last="Pearman"], maybe the most statistically impressive quarterback in the state last fall, all fell within the top 100. <strong>3. CAMDEN, GREENVILLE - SEVEN EACH</strong> The offensive and defensive lines at Camden hold a lot of weight in this discussion. From [player_tooltip player_id="153229" first="Dontrell" last="Stradford"] and [player_tooltip player_id="91233" first="Jonathan" last="Chavis"] on defense to [player_tooltip player_id="89300" first="Donovan" last="Edwards"] on offense, there is some considerable beef ready for 2021, something that coach Brian Rimpf can look to as he replaces several key pieces. As far as star power goes, few schools can match the top-100 pull of Greenville. Between No. 2 overall [player_tooltip player_id="59461" first="Collin" last="Sadler"], No. 27 [player_tooltip player_id="59474" first="Khalique" last="Holland"], No. 31 [player_tooltip player_id="61069" first="Justin" last="Jackson"], No. 47 [player_tooltip player_id="91171" first="Joshua" last="Sapp"], No. 60 [player_tooltip player_id="59492" first="Ashton" last="Whitner"], No. 69 [player_tooltip player_id="59490" first="Aalijah" last="Kelly"] and No. 89 [player_tooltip player_id="102962" first="Prometheus" last="Franklin II"], this squad is flat-out loaded. <strong>2. OCEANSIDE COLLEGIATE - EIGHT</strong> When quarterback [player_tooltip player_id="91220" first="Colby" last="Shirey"] transferred this offseason from Class 5A Summerville, it boosted an already impressive lineup for Joe Call’s program. Along with Shirey, offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id="59486" first="Jacob" last="Ashley"], defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id="59472" first="James" last="Deveaux"], linebacker [player_tooltip player_id="89324" first="Carson" last="Arnold"], defensive back [player_tooltip player_id="59501" first="Roan" last="Shawver"] and kicker [player_tooltip player_id="89328" first="Spencer" last="McKinley"] help rise the tide. <strong>1. CHAPMAN - NINE</strong> There’s no denying the 1-2, well 1-2-3-4, punch here. Quarterback Drew Settles has receivers [player_tooltip player_id="153242" first="Walt" last="Waddell"], [player_tooltip player_id="153245" first="DJ" last="Black"] and [player_tooltip player_id="153247" first="Tim" last="McClurkin"] as targets. What Settles also has is one of the more experienced offensive lines in the state. [player_tooltip player_id="153251" first="Sam" last="Maloa"], [player_tooltip player_id="153250" first="Nick" last="Cox"], [player_tooltip player_id="153831" first="Dylan" last="Moody"] and [player_tooltip player_id="153252" first="Dylan" last="Fortner"] all found their way into the updated rankings - no doubt feeding off each other along the way to make their performances stand out that much more. Rounding out the list is kicker [player_tooltip player_id="153249" first="Ricky" last="Montalvo"].