NCHSAA Top Games of the Week- 1/30

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Many big conference clashes are going on all week in NC, and we profile three of the best below. For more details on them, keep reading for their standout players and predictions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chambers (15-5) @ North Meck (19-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A titanic rematch awaits North Meck after their last game against Chambers ended with [player_tooltip player_id='1154560' first='Isaiah' last='Evans'] dropping 48 points and the game winner. North Meck is a well known commodity by now, with guys like Evans, [player_tooltip player_id='1076335' first='Trey' last='Maxwell'], [player_tooltip player_id='1076344' first='Christian' last='Foy'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1680977' first='Ashton' last='Pierce'] all making an impact on the floor for them this year. For Chambers, senior guard/wing [player_tooltip player_id='1277983' first='Nick' last='Dorn'] leads the way, but it is a multi-headed team. [player_tooltip player_id='1076352' first='Maurio' last='Hanson'] is an interior focused forward, who is strong and physical when attacking the rim, and [player_tooltip player_id='1680976' first='Jordan' last='Patton'] is a slashing guard who attacks the glass with consistency on both ends. This should be just as fun of a matchup as last time out was, but I believe North Meck comes out on top in the end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Holly Springs (16-4) @ Green Level (15-5)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A Wake County clash is coming up Tuesday night as a strong Holly Springs squad is headed to take on surprise package Green Level. The Gators have been better than expected so far, with 6'8 wing [player_tooltip player_id='1667677' first='Isaac' last='Ericksen'] leading the way. He's in the mold of a "big guard" who does a whole lot of everything when he's on the floor. [player_tooltip player_id='1754423' first='Israel' last='Eatman'] is a sniper from deep, shooting over 42% on the season. <strong>Tye Cain</strong> is an undersized point guard who plays really hard and finds ways to contribute night in and night out. However, they will need their biggest win in school history against a 16-4 Holly Springs team. [player_tooltip player_id='1158778' first='Collin' last='Kuhl'] will draw the matchup with Ericksen, as he is a versatile forward who can defend wings and also play inside. For guard play, they rely on [player_tooltip player_id='1014990' first='Micah' last='Jones'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1546447' first='Ryan' last='Crotty'] to provide playmaking and shooting, which they will need in bunches to keep up with the strong Green Level attack. This should be an awesome atmosphere and game, but I like the Golden Hawks to get this victory on the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>South Granville (13-6) @ Southern Durham (15-5)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 2A conference title is on the line when these two teams meet Wednesday, and I believe we'll see a better game than their first encounter. South Granville has a solid, balanced team that's led by juniors <strong>Pierce Petit</strong> and [player_tooltip player_id='1076363' first='Oliver' last='Roberts']. Petit is a sniper from deep, and Roberts has more of a creative, playmaking edge to him that makes a balanced backcourt. [player_tooltip player_id='1220114' first='Mason' last='Brown'] is a 6'6 forward that helps lead a balanced rebounding team and will be one to watch as he continues growing and developing. For Southern Durham, the offense runs through [player_tooltip player_id='1225444' first='Jackson' last='Keith']. He's averaging 20.5 PPG and 8 RPG, and he's a monster in transition from start to finish. He's a shifty slasher that gets downhill in a hurry and will make you pay if you do not get back in front of him, whether at the rim or at the free throw line. [player_tooltip player_id='1454624' first='Camren' last='Daniels'] is also long and lean, and his role as a scorer translates more to shooting from deep and shooting jumpers versus getting to the rim. This should be a fun local contest, and we're hoping for a close game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->