NCISAA 1A Final Four Preview (2022-23)
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It’s been smooth sailing in the NCISAA 1A Ranks as the top four seeds find themselves battling it out on Tuesday night for the final two spots in the NCISAA 1A Final on Saturday at Forsyth Country Day School. Take a look at the matchups/prospects to keep an eye on in each game on Tuesday.
No. 1 United Faith Christian Academy vs. No. 4 Crossroads Christian School
United Faith Christian Academy got through Pungo Christian Academy 115-49 in the quarterfinals on Saturday while Crossroads Christian School got through Ridgecroft School 83-57. It was an all-around effort by UFCA as they finished with seven double-figure scorers in the victory. Led by versatile forward Isaiah Sutherland Isaiah Sutherland 6'8" | C United Faith Christian Academy | 2024 State NC ‘s 23 points, they never looked back. 2024s Evan Morton Evan Morton 6'2" | CG Moravian Prep | 2024 State NC and Dylan Deluca Dylan Deluca 6'7" | SF United Faith Christian Academy | 2025 State NC finished with 10 points apiece as well. They’re a deep group that should challenge the Colts in the final and they hold the edge with experience in the NCISAA Playoffs.
Crossroads Christian School has seen the emergence of Lynchburg University commit John Henderson John Henderson 6'6" | PF Community Christian | 2023 State NC II carry them to a 26-7 record in 2022-23. He’s produced 13.9 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2.4 apg and 2.2 spg while Ben Gladieux (12.5 ppg) and Shane Anthony (12.4 ppg) have shored things up on the wing with their shooting ability. They’ll look to stretch the floor and make things difficult for the Falcons.
No. 3 Victory Christian Center vs. No. 2 Northside Christian Academy
Northside Christian Academy has seen the emergence of Winston-Salem State junior commit Kyrell Shaw Kyrell Shaw 6'4" | SG Northside Christian Academy | 2024 State NC pave the way for them this season. He’s producing 15.8 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.1 apg and 1.7 spg on the season. He had an efficient 30 points on 10-of-14 (71%) shooting from the floor and 5-of-7 from 3-point range in their route of Cape Fear Christian Academy. Antonio Perkins Antonio Perkins 6'3" | SG Northside Christian Academy | 2023 State NC was right behind him with 16 points on two made 3-points along with four rebounds and two assists. 2024 Joshua Bullock Joshua Bullock 6'0" | PG Northside Christian Academy | 2024 State NC also had eight points and eight assists. They’re a deep squad with some young names to keep an eye on as well in 2025 Arael Jones Arael Jones 6'1" | CG Northside Christian Academy | 2025 State NC and 2026 KJ Shouse Jr.
Don’t let Victory Christian Center’s 14-13 record fool you, they should be prepared to compete with NCA with their backcourt of 2024 Alius Bowser Alius Bowser 6'4" | CG Victory Christian | 2024 State NC and 2023 Tyler Chapin. 2026 big man James Kalala is one to keep an eye on as he’s produced 9.8 ppg and 5.8 rpg in the rotation in his first year on the NCISAA varsity stage.