NCISAA 2A Semi-Final Matchups!

<p><em>The 2A boys division looks a bit different due to the fact that a 4A division was added so some of the 2A programs moved up to 3A. However there are some familiar names and teams which should lead to some pretty competitive games.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>#3 Freedom Christian vs Wayne Country Day </strong></em></p> <p>Wayne Country Day is a team that would be called a ‘‘Cinderella’’ team as they have upset two higher ranked teams already. Freedom Christian was a team that some felt was seeded too high due to their record but it must be noted that they played a very tough schedule in one of the tougher leagues in the state.</p> <p><em><strong>Players to watch:</strong> </em>Freedom has a nice group of Seniors that have played well lately Guard <strong>Thomas Miles</strong> and<strong> Brandon Murray</strong> are both players that can help be game changers in different ways alongside big man <strong>Dusan Dordevic</strong>. Freedom has Juniors that are legit college prospects in Guard <strong>Ambaka Le Gregam</strong> and Forward <strong>Aymeric Toussaint.</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Players to watch</em>:</strong> Wayne Country Day gets the job done by committee as well, with multiple players that are averaging double figures. Sophomore Guard <strong>Jaden Cooper</strong> is at 15 PPG, Junior <strong>Linwood Grandy</strong> has a scoring average of 16 a night, and Senior <strong>Marcus Metcalf</strong> is at 14 PPG so as you can see there is quite a few players that can step up and make plays for WCD.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>#1 Fayetteville Academy vs # 4 Northside Christian</strong></em></p> <p>Fayetteville Academy has been a dominant force this season, they have a record of 25-3 and have been playing with a confidence that you have to love. Northside Christian is a battled tested group, they have played in some good national level events this season and have seen all types of competition throughout.</p> <p><em><strong>Players to watch:</strong></em> Fayetteville Academy Senior Guard <strong>John Michael Wright</strong> is one of the best PG's in the state. He can score the ball at a very high level, defends and just simply has a strong desire to win. Senior F/C <strong>Emmanuel Izunabor</strong> is a shot blocking and rebounding machine that they will look to be dominant in the paint. Senior Forward <strong>William Oyeondi</strong> is a player that they will need to have good performances in the next two rounds, he's about 6'4 with good strength and is a solid rebounder.</p> <p><em><strong>Players to watch:</strong> </em>NCA features 6'8 Junior Forward <strong>Jayden Seymour</strong> who is a special player, he's pretty much a 20 and 10 type guy with good size and skillset. Senior Guard <strong>Cortez Marion-Holmes</strong> is another player that can go for 20+ at any given moment as he is a quick and athletic type of player with good size. Freshman <strong>Jalen Hood-Schifino</strong> is another name to know from this group, he's advanced well beyond his years and is recently coming off an 19 points/10 rebound game in the last round.</p>