NCISAA 4A Final Four – X Factors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're down to 4 teams in every classification except 2A, and it's time to check out the four teams left in the 4A classification. Read below for our impact players and matchup predictions on the two matchups Tuesday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Providence Day (20-12) @ Carmel Christian (27-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Providence Day upset Rabun Gap in the quarters, and they have a squad with the size and athleticism to match up with Carmel. [player_tooltip player_id='1180816' first='Riley' last='Allenspach'] is an intriguing prospect as a big who can stretch the floor, but also has some outside shooting touch as well. Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1336430' first='Nick' last='Hailey'] is a very versatile offensive weapon and has the size to guard multiple positions, while classmate <strong>Deuce Haynes</strong> is developing his touch every day as he improves his 6'8 frame. For Carmel, their stable of guards runs deep. [player_tooltip player_id='1127312' first='Jaeden' last='Mustaf'] and [player_tooltip player_id='854884' first='Bryce' last='Cash'] are both gritty, dogged defenders that do well enough on the offensive end with their physicality to make teams pay. [player_tooltip player_id='1278827' first='Khamani' last='Wertz'] is a good shooter from deep, and so is sophomore guard [player_tooltip player_id='1508752' first='Brett' last='Freeman']. [player_tooltip player_id='1142620' first='Kaleb' last='Siler'] and <strong>Michael Marcus</strong> will both have to lock in on defending Allenspach, but they should be able to accomplish this task well enough for the Cougars to win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ravenscroft (25-6) @ Christ School (29-4)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Surprise package Ravenscroft will take on powerhouse Christ School Tuesday in the other semifinal. Wings [player_tooltip player_id='1030027' first='Alex' last='Olander'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1278113' first='Harrison' last='Poole'] are both versatile on offense and play hard for all 32 minutes, which they'll need against a tough opposing squad. [player_tooltip player_id='1316016' first='Dakota' last='Gordon'] will take over ball handling duties, but he too is a tough competitor and a good shooter. For Christ School, the guys in charge of matching up with them will be guys like Wake commit [player_tooltip player_id='1076360' first='Bryson' last='Cokley'], [player_tooltip player_id='951365' first='Keenan' last='Wilkins'] and [player_tooltip player_id='865287' first='Jamari' last='Briggs'], all dynamic two way players. <strong>Emmanuel Richards</strong> is a hybrid wing or big who plays hard and finishes well around the rim, while USF commit [player_tooltip player_id='1049230' first='Anthony' last='Robinson'] is a beast on the glass, both defensively and offensively. Christ School is a firm favorite but Ravenscroft could spring an upset if they continue to play hard and make shots at the right time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->