Predicting Every Team’s 2023 MVP: Region V-4A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With SCHSL football spread over five classifications and 36 regions, the talent pool in South Carolina is as vast as it is diverse.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're going to tackle it unlike ever before.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Red Zone South Carolina team is going to predict every team's MVP for the 2023 football season. Over the next several weeks, you're going to be able to read about which player is leading the way for his team. We'll even give you a whole bunch of highlight films to back up our predictions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION V-4A</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>AC Flora Falcons</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='771227' first='Albert' last='Perkins']</strong> LB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the Falcons' defensive line gets attention, one of the team's best players could be at linebacker. The 5-foot-10, 210-pound rising junior had 63 tackles in seven games and was arguably the team's most impactful player during the spring. His meteoric rise has served as a pleasant surprise for head coach Ken Floyd.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Irmo Yellow Jackets</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='272713' first='AJ' last='Brand']</strong> QB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fresh off winning a state title as a point guard for the boys' basketball team, Brand seeks to have similar success on the gridiron. The rising junior has more than 10 offers, the latest being UNC Charlotte, and was ranked as one of the 10 best quarterbacks at the Elite 11 Camp held May 13 in Atlanta. He's also added 20 pounds of muscle to his six-foot, 200-pound frame which he hopes will make him an even more effective runner out of the pocket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Lugoff-Elgin Demons</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1142505' first='KD' last='Outten']</strong> LB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The rising senior played a key role in the Demons' four-game win improvement in 2022. An emotional leader at inside linebacker, he tallied 125 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks as he disrupted offenses with his aggressive, fast-striking play. He earned praise from the coaching staff for his on-field focus and commitment to studying the game. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Richland Northeast Cavaliers</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='272698' first='Will' last='Wilson']</strong> QB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The rising junior continues to receive college offers. This past week, the University of South Carolina made it 10 schools which have expressed heavy interest in the 6-foot-1, 215-pound Wilson. He showed his dual threat ability last season with 1,797 passing yards and 14 touchdowns to go with 705 rushing yards and 14 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Ridge View Blazers</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='233146' first='Jordon' last='Gidron']</strong> WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(Pictured) One of the youngest potential MVPs in the region has also received college interest. At 6-foot-2, he has the size, reach and athletic ability to help stretch the Blazers' offense. He's also one of the fastest runners in his classification.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Westwood Redhawks</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='346188' first='Dekontee' last='Mack']</strong> DL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-foot-4, 230-pound rising junior is the second-ranked defensive lineman in the Prep Redzone Class of 2025 class. He's coming off a sophomore campaign where he finished with 24 tackles, 14 quarterback hurries, three sacks and two forced fumbles. A two-sport athlete, Mack's strength and large build has made him a handful upfront and as he continues to develop at the position will continue to improve to add to his sack and tackle numbers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->