NCHSAA Saturday Previews 4A Saturday
Grimsley(25-3) vs Julius Chambers(21-6) Grimsley high is a high-powered and well-balanced offense with a senior trio that knows how to win. The Whirlies defeated the Harding Rams on the road 70-63, behind a 23 point performance by senior guard Jayden…
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Continue ReadingGrimsley(25-3) vs Julius Chambers(21-6)
Grimsley high is a high-powered and well-balanced offense with a senior trio that knows how to win. The Whirlies defeated the Harding Rams on the road 70-63, behind a 23 point performance by senior guard Jayden Watlington Jayden Watlington 6'2" | CG Grimsley | 2022 State NC . A tough active guard with confident three-point shooting ability. He was assisted by freshman Zach Wiggins, who finished with 14 points and two rebounds. An experienced group of guys who are excited to face off against Daniel Sanford Daniel Sanford 6'8" | PF JL Chambers | 2022 State NC and the Cougars of Julius Chambers.
Julius Chambers cruised to victory over Porter Ridge 89-74, behind the 23 points and 10 assists game from Jaylen Curry Jaylen Curry 6'1" | PG Calvary Christian | 2023 State #109 Nation FL . The junior Curry is a quick-twitch southpaw player with elite point guard intangibles. He will have his hands full with the experienced backcourt of Waltington and Jordan Wall Jordan Wall 5'10" | CG Grimsley | 2022 State NC . Smart defenders that could get Curry in foul trouble early if he is not careful drawing charges. The South Carolina commit Daniel Sanford Daniel Sanford 6'8" | PF JL Chambers | 2022 State NC had 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Expect a fast-paced game, with a lot of scoring throughout the first half. The defensive intensity rises in the second half and it will be a nail-biter till the end I believe.
Key matchup: Jaylen Curry Jaylen Curry 6'1" | PG Calvary Christian | 2023 State #109 Nation FL vs Jordan Wall Jordan Wall 5'10" | CG Grimsley | 2022 State NC
Weddington(27-0) vs Cox Mill(20-7)
Cox Mill will be the underdog going into their matchup with the number one seeded Warriors. The Chargers defeated Rocky River easily Thursday night, up 16 at halftime behind the sharpshooting of Rasheed Baldwin Rasheed Baldwin 6'5" | SG Cox Mill | 2022 State NC (16 points). CJ Wilson scored an efficient 14 points as well to push the Chargers over the edge. Weddington played a Mooresville team that was undersized that fought hard, but could never truly make up for the amount of Titan they faced against Weddington. Kyle Frazier Kyle Frazier 6'3" | SG Weddington | 2022 State NC had an efficient 19 points on 7-12 shooting, paired with eight rebounds. The senior has led this experienced team to an undefeated season so far.
Two years ago Cox Mill squandered away a second-half lead to the same Weddington team that was full of sophomores two years ago. Well coached and a better well-rounded team the Chargers will end for a tough battle against the team from Matthews, North Carolina. A very energetic and exciting game for these smaller towns, excited to watch these teams go head to head.
Key Matchup: Cj Wilson vs Kyle Frazier Kyle Frazier 6'3" | SG Weddington | 2022 State NC
North Mecklenburg(25-4) vs Mount Tabor(20-8)
The Spartans of Mount Tabor coasted past the Northwest Guilford 82-57; led by their sophomore scoring guard Tyler Bailey tallying 39 points and six rebounds. Bailey is one of the better scoring guards in his class. He is up for one of the more exciting head-to-head matchups when North Meck points guard Jordan Crawford Jordan Crawford 6'2" | PG North Mecklenburg | 2022 State NC of North Mecklenburg.
Crawford led the Viking to a very dominant win over Alexander Central in a 56-42 win. 2024 Isaiah Evans Isaiah Evans 6'6" | SG North Mecklenburg | 2024 State #17 Nation NC added 14 points as well. The College of Charleston commit is an aggressive 3 and D guard that thrives in the role of the facilitator when the team is getting up and down the court at an upbeat pace. Crawford and Bailey will put up a good amount of the shots for both of their teams for stretches. A true battle between two hungry guards that want their first state championship.
Key Matchup: Jordan Crawford Jordan Crawford 6'2" | PG North Mecklenburg | 2022 State NC vs Tyler Bailey