The NCISAA 1A and 2A Final Four are finally upon us. Take a look at the prospects to keep an eye on in Tuesday’s games.
1A: #1 Greenfield School (25-5) vs. #4 Crossroads Christian (19-7)
Greenfield School looks to win another 1A state crown after falling in last year’s playoffs. Now as a top seed, they’re sporting a 13-game winning streak following an easy victory over Lawrence Academy in the quarterfinals. They’re peaking at the right time with
Aaron Murphy
Aaron
Murphy
6'5" | SF
Greenfield | 2022
State
NC
(Queens) and guards
Kyshon Atkinson
Kyshon
Atkinson
5'11" | CG
Greenfield | 2022
State
NC
,
Matt Kirby
Matt
Kirby
5'10" | PG
Greenfield | 2024
NC
and
CJ Alston
CJ
Alston
6'0" | CG
NC GBB Academy | 2024
NC
leading the way for them. They’re a well-coached group that’s found their chemistry as they look to cap things off with the 1A State title.
Crossroads Christian is another squad that’s peaking at the right time led by unsigned seniors
Drew Rogers
Drew
Rogers
6'5" | SF
Crossroads Christian | 2022
State
NC
and Andres Prince, big man
John Henderson
John
Henderson
6'6" | PF
Community Christian | 2023
State
NC
and sharpshooter Shane Anthony. They’ve gelled at the right time as they look to make a splash after defeating Ridgecroft School, 82-34.
#3 Grace Christian School (27-4) vs. #2 United Faith Christian (16-7)Â
Grace Christian School (Sanford) has been on a tear this season led by unsigned senior Jesse Mitchell and 2023 wing Makyi Butler as their leading names. Both are averaging 20+ ppg as the primary attackers as they’re riding a 27-4 record and a 6-game winning streak heading into Tuesday’s meeting.Â
It’s no surprise United Faith Christian Academy is in the Final Four given they were in last year’s championship game. They’re led by Top 10 in-state prospect
Xavier McKelvy
Xavier
McKelvy
6'2" | CG
United Faith Christian | 2022
State
NC
(Winthrop), unsigned senior
Marcus Willis
Marcus
Willis
6'0" | PG
United Faith Christian Academy | 2022
State
NC
and juniors
Alex Bates
Alex
Bates
6'5" | SG
United Faith Christian Academy | 2023
State
NC
and
Lance Gill
Lance
Gill
6'3" | CG
United Faith Christian Academy | 2023
State
NC
as they’ve won five games and counting and continue to peak at the right time.Â
2A: #1 The Burlington School (21-6) vs. #2 Wayne Country Day School (25-7)
The Burlington School is the “team to beat” as they’re last year’s NCISAA 2A State champion in this year’s field. They’re deep squad led by the scoring intangibles of
Kheni Briggs
Kheni
Briggs
6'4" | CG
The Burlington School | 2022
State
NC
(Charleston Southern).
Avion Pinner
Avion
Pinner
6'7" | PF
Concord Academy | 2023
State
NC
and
Michael Nwoko
Michael
Nwoko
6'10" | C
Prolific Prep | 2023
#142
Nation
CA-N
are a few names to watch down low while
Kobe George
Kobe
George
6'3" | CG
Winston-Salem Christian | 2024
State
#213
Nation
NC
,
Zion Walker
Zion
Walker
6'2" | CG
The Burlington School | 2024
State
#176
Nation
NC
and unsigned senior
Shane Peterson
Shane
Peterson
6'0" | CG
The Burlington School | 2022
State
NC
are names to watch in the backcourt. They’re a well-coached and deep teamÂ
Wayne Country Day School makes their fourth straight appearance in the NCISAA 2A Final Four as they look to get over the hump and get into the title game. They’re led by 2023s
Nayshin Waller
Nayshin
Waller
6'3" | CG
Wayne Country Day | 2023
State
NC
,
Collin Tanner
Collin
Tanner
6'6" | SF
Combine Academy | 2023
State
NC
and
Jordan Cooper
Jordan
Cooper
6'1" | CG
Wayne Country Day | 2023
State
NC
in the backcourt and Carlos Vasquez and
Kayleb Coles
Kayleb
Coles
6'6" | PF
Wayne Country Day | 2024
State
NC
in the frontcourt as they look to use their balanced attack to overcome a talented TBS group.
#1 Trinity Academy (25-3) vs. #2 Gaston Day School (27-3)Â
This is another contest that should be a good one as both teams are riding their own respective winning streaks. Gaston Day School has won six games in a row coming in led by unsigned point guard
Chris Britt
Chris
Britt
5'10" | PG
Ashbrook | 2022
State
NC
and sharpshooting juniors
Colin Fayed
Colin
Fayed
6'1" | SG
Gaston Day | 2023
State
NC
and
Evan Montanari
Evan
Montanari
6'2" | SG
Gaston Day | 2023
State
NC
as they’ve been a top squad to watch all season long.
Trinity Academy Raleigh comes in on a 12-game winning streak led by
Noah Ross
Noah
Ross
6'6" | SG
Trinity Academy (Raleigh) | 2022
State
NC
(UNC-Wilmington),
Sam Perez
Sam
Perez
6'7" | PF
Trinity Academy (Raleigh) | 2022
State
NC
(High Point) and unsigned senior
Zach Sloan
Zach
Sloan
6'1" | CG
Trinity Academy Raleigh | 2022
State
NC
as well as
Kevon Vanderhorst
Kevon
Vanderhorst
6'1" | PG
Trinity Academy (Raleigh) | 2023
State
NC
, who’s a 2023 point guard who’s improved a ton this season and improved his athleticism. They’ll look to make the title game after falling in last year’s Final Four.