2024 Rankings Update: Catawba River Region New Additions
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<p>The Catawba River Region isn't the largest of the six zones we use to split up the various sections of South Carolina.</p>
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<p>In fact, with 17 schools, it's the smallest.</p>
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<p>However, what's evident is the talent being produced in and around Rock Hill. In this Class of 2024 Rankings cycle, 10 more athletes from the CRR joined the fray. The list includes some names who burst onto the scene as seniors and continued to develop in a way that propelled them into a coveted spot in our rankings. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1142874' first='Ben' last='Wakefield'] TE, Nation Ford - The 6-foot-5, 225-pound senior caught 23 passes for 218 yards in addition to his blocking duties. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1142868' first='Jacob' last='Griffin'] QB, Central - Griffin was able to throw for 2,100 yards, runs for another 350 and total 17 touchdowns for the Eagles in 2023. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1142778' first='Mikal' last='McCollum'] RB, Lancaster - Like his teammate (below), McCollum proved up to the task when faced with a pair of daunting playoff opponents.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1142644' first='Najib' last='Yunusah'] DB, York - Put up career-best numbers with 30.5 total tackles, three interceptions and eight pass deflections. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1142639' first='Bryce' last='Surratt'] ATH, Lancaster - Coach's son and two-way threat was solid all season, and hit another gear in a pair of playoff victories for the Bruins. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1142626' first='Gavin' last='Brandwood'] LB, Fort Mill - The Elon commitment chalked up 104 total tackles and 13 tackles for loss for the Yellow Jackets during his senior season. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1142616' first='Jeremiah' last='Minor'] DL, South Pointe - Minor was often the silent standout on the Stallions' impressive defensive line - yet his 15 tackles for loss weren't hard to spot.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1142605' first='Joaquan' last='Howze'] LB, Lewisville - Howze finished the 12-game season with 107.5 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, four interceptions and a forced fumble.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1142588' first='Michael' last='Wanger'] LB, York (pictured) - With almost comical defensive stats, York's edge rusher helped a stout defense become even better.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='451894' first='Brooks' last='Horton'] OL, Andrew Jackson - Simply massive offensive lineman looks the part and is constantly evolving to be even better. </p>
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The Catawba River Region isn't the largest of the six zones we use to split up the various sections of South Carolina.
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