The Bearcats of Rock Hill High School have undergone some grueling circumstances over the last calendar year. Between losing Jordan Wildy and graduating Saiveon Williams, things looked quite grim for this group. Fortunately, guys like Luke Bracey and Shane Blakeney have played varsity since their eighth-grade season and were more than adequately prepared to take on leadership roles. Bracey has been more of a consistent presence over the years and seamlessly fits into a glue-guy type of role with any collection of teammates. With others out of the picture, his all-around game was almost a necessity for the Bearcats to stay afloat. Meanwhile, Blakeney has always possessed intrigue to his game and began looking like a very productive combo-guard at the Upward Stars Combine prior to the season.
Although the pairing entered the season with fire in their eyes, they finished with a 12-12 record and left a little something to be desired. Although Blakeney