Around the State: 1A/2A Mid-Carolina Conference Outlook
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The Mid-Carolina Conference has a few newcomers to the fold as we take a look at the early favorites in the conference to win it all. Take a look at the early favorites. There’s no better time to sign up…
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Continue ReadingThe Mid-Carolina Conference has a few newcomers to the fold as we take a look at the early favorites in the conference to win it all. Take a look at the early favorites.
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Chatham Central High (10-0)
The Bears remain unbeaten on the season at 10-0 and are 4-0 currently in Mid-Carolina Conference Conference action heading into the holiday break. Reid Albright Reid Albright 6'1" | SG Chatham Central | 2025 State NC has been playing strong on the wing, producing 26.0 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 4.6 APG and 3.8 SPG on 61 percent shooting from the field and 42 percent shooting from deep. Junior Luke Gaines Luke Gaines 6'2" | CG Chatham Central | 2025 NC has emerged for them as well, posting 9.2 PPG, 5.1 APG and 4.2 RPG in the backcourt. They’re a well-coached bunch to keep an eye on as they remain unbeaten on the season.
Northwood High (6-0)
The Chargers have hit the ground running with UNC commit Drake Powell Drake Powell 6'6" | CG Northwood | 2024 State #8 Nation NC leading the way for them. They’re 3-0 in Mid-Carolina Conference action with Powell averaging 23.0 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4.5 APG and 3.3 SPG as the tone-setter for them. Sophomore Cameron Fowler Cameron Fowler 6'4" | SG Northwood | 2026 State NC has begun to emerge on the varsity stage, as he’s producing 10.8 PPG, 6.0 RPG and 2.3 APG. Unsigned senior Fred Whitaker Fred Whitaker 5'11" | PG Northwood | 2024 State NC is nearly back to full strength as well as he’s averaging 10.0 PPG, 3.0 APG, 2.3 RPG and 2.3 SPG. Unsigned sharpshooter Jake Leighton Jake Leighton 6'5" | SF Northwood | 2024 State NC is averaging 8.5 PPG on 64 percent shooting as well. They’re an early favorite in the conference for good reason.
Cummings High (4-2)
Cummings High has gotten four victories in Mid-Carolina Conference play to boost their record. They’ve got a well-balanced attack for opponents to deal with led by a few different names. Unsigned senior forward Ja’Karri Dobbins has led the way for them with 10.0 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 2.8 SPG and 1.5 BPG. Junior guard Jamarion Sellars Jamarion Sellars 5'11" | PG Cummings | 2025 NC is averaging 7.3 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 2.2 APG and 1.3 SPG. Sophomore guard Isaiah Long Isaiah Long 6'2" | CG Cummings | 2026 NC has come on strong with 7.3 PPG, 1.7 SPG, 1.2 RPG and 1.2 APG. They’ve shown some early depth heading into the bulk of their conference schedule. Keep an eye on this group!