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As we dive into the exhilarating final stretch of the regular season of basketball in the Queen City, the excitement is palpable with an array of surprises and gripping storylines unfolding before our eyes! Let’s break down the action!
J.L. Chambers (11-6, 6-1) is living up to the hype, powered by their sensational junior duo, Tarris Bouie and Markus Kerr—both 4-star recruits who are worth the price of admission! Adding to the fireworks is junior point guard Malik McCotter, who is consistently lighting it up from beyond the arc. However, the team does face a critical challenge with a lack of interior presence that could influence their playoff journey. Fresh off a thrilling triumph against the reigning 4A NCISAA champions, Christ School, at home, they’re absolutely on fire! The momentum is soaring, and they’re finding their rhythm!
Concord Academy (24-3, 7-0) is sizzling right now and might just be the top team in the entire Charlotte Area! Sporting a remarkable 24-3 record and an unblemished home record, they showcase a balanced attack featuring stars like James Midland 27’ and senior Jake Benham They are the favorites to seize the 3A NCISAA crown this season!
Queen’s Grant (13-7, 2-0) has been the pleasant surprise of the season! After facing early struggles, they have found their rhythm, rattling off an impressive 7-game winning streak at one point! Young talents like point guard Bobby Montgomery and forward Chase Smith, both freshmen, are leading the charge. As they continue to develop, watch for them to make major waves!
N Mecklenburg (14-2, 7-0) remains a force to be reckoned with! With standout performances from senior Chadlyn Traylor, a U of Charleston signee, and 4-star talent Ashton Pierce 26’, this squad is poised to contend for a repeat as 4A NCHSAA champions!
Davidson Day (17-12) may have faced some tough competition, but they are still a formidable force with key players like shooting guard Lincoln Vinson and UNC signee Isaiah Denis. They’re a tough out every night, and we won’t be surprised to see them battle Concord Academy in the 3A NCISAA Championship, regardless of records!
Lake Norman (16-1, 5-0) is on fire, boasting the best record in 4A! Led by Clemson commit Trent Steinour and Appalachian State commit Tre McKinnon, they’re breezing through their schedule. Coach Grant Hodges and his team have been on a mission to solidify their dominance over the past few years, and countless believe that this is finally Lake Norman’s year to capture the coveted state title!
And let’s not forget to spotlight some notable players who are making waves this season: Kenan Dixon 26’ and Sean Nix 27’ of Cannon, Cameron Newman 26’ of Gaston Christian, Braylon Todd 26’ of Gaston Day, Cannon Deberry 27’ of Queen’s Grant, Andrew Washington 26’ and Will Stevens 26’ of Davidson Day, Nick Arnold 26’ of Lake Norman, and Cameron Thompson 26’ of J.L. Chambers are all shining brightly!
The thrill of high school basketball in Queen City is at an all-time high, and we can’t wait to see how the rest of the season unfolds!