2024 Rankings Update: Catawba River Region New Additions
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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. In fact, with 17 schools, it’s the smallest. However, what’s evident is the talent being produced in and…
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Continue ReadingThe Catawba River Region isn’t the largest of the six zones we use to split up the various sections of South Carolina.
In fact, with 17 schools, it’s the smallest.
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.
Ben Wakefield Ben Wakefield 6'5" | 225 lbs | TE Nation Ford | 2024 State SC TE, Nation Ford – The 6-foot-5, 225-pound senior caught 23 passes for 218 yards in addition to his blocking duties.
Jacob Griffin Jacob Griffin 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Central | 2024 State SC QB, Central – Griffin was able to throw for 2,100 yards, runs for another 350 and total 17 touchdowns for the Eagles in 2023.
Mikal McCollum Mikal McCollum 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Lancaster | 2024 State SC RB, Lancaster – Like his teammate (below), McCollum proved up to the task when faced with a pair of daunting playoff opponents.
Najib Yunusah Najib Yunusah 5'10" | 180 lbs | DB York | 2024 State SC DB, York – Put up career-best numbers with 30.5 total tackles, three interceptions and eight pass deflections.
Bryce Surratt Bryce Surratt 5'9" | 205 lbs | ATH Lancaster | 2024 State SC 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.
Gavin Brandwood Gavin Brandwood 6'0" | 185 lbs | LB Fort Mill | 2024 State SC LB, Fort Mill – The Elon commitment chalked up 104 total tackles and 13 tackles for loss for the Yellow Jackets during his senior season.
Jeremiah Minor Jeremiah Minor 5'10" | 270 lbs | DL South Pointe | 2024 State SC 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.
Joaquan Howze Joaquan Howze 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB Lewisville | 2024 State SC LB, Lewisville – Howze finished the 12-game season with 107.5 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, four interceptions and a forced fumble.
Michael Wanger Michael Wanger 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB York | 2024 State SC LB, York (pictured) – With almost comical defensive stats, York’s edge rusher helped a stout defense become even better.
Brooks Horton Brooks Horton 6'6" | 315 lbs | OL Andrew Jackson | 2024 State SC OL, Andrew Jackson – Simply massive offensive lineman looks the part and is constantly evolving to be even better.