NCHSAA State Finals: 1A & 2A Preview

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The final weekend of the NCHSAA season has arrived as the 1A and 2A Finals have been scheduled and the games await. Here’s a look at an early preview.
Wilson Prep and Lincoln Charter square off in what should be a battle
In just his second season as head coach, Anthony Atkinson has Wilson Prep in prime position as they look to win the 1A State title. Nasiar Blackston Nasiar Blackston 6'4" | CG Wilson Prep | 2021 State NC has been a name to know in the backcourt and on the wing given his ability to attack the rim. Devyn Bullock Devyn Bullock 6'5" | SF Wilson Prep | 2021 State NC and Eric Wynn Eric Wynn 6'9" | C Wilson Prep | 2021 State NC are even bigger burdens to worry about in the frontcourt.
Lincoln Charter should have their hands full while they’re led by
Sam Cogan
Sam
Cogan
6'3" | SG
Northside Christian | 2022
State
NC
,
Troy Fulton
Troy
Fulton
6'2" | SG
Lincoln Charter | 2021
State
NC
and
Marcus Farley Jr
Marcus
Farley Jr
6'2" | CG
Lincoln Charter | 2022
State
NC
. It should be a game that showcases both teams ability to push the pace.
Can Farmville Central repeat as 2A State Champions?
The trio of
Terquavion Smith
Terquavion
Smith
6'3" | CG
Farmville Central | 2021
State
#105
Nation
NC
,
Jah Short
Jah
Short
6'4" | CG
Farmville Central | 2023
State
NC
and
Leontae Moye
Leontae
Moye
6'7" | PF
Farmville Central | 2021
State
NC
has been unstoppable throughout the state playoffs as the Jaguars have won their games by an average of roughly 27 points per contest as they look to repeat as 2A State Champions and win four state titles over the last seasons. The dynasty is far from slowing down as an unbeaten Hendersonville squad looms led by
Keenan Wilkins
Keenan
Wilkins
5'11" | PG
Christ School | 2024
State
NC
and
Dwight Canady
Dwight
Canady
6'0" | CG
Hendersonville | 2022
State
NC
, two speedy guards in the West region.