NCHSAA: 3A Power Rankings (Second Edition)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the second edition of NCHSAA 3A Power Rankings as conference play gets underway across the state of North Carolina.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get&nbsp;30% OFF payment&nbsp;on your first billing cycle with offer code:&nbsp;<strong>JAYANDERSON30</strong>, sign up&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>TODAY</strong></a>!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Central Cabarrus (16-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 1st</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Vikings have won 49 games in a row and counting heading into another week. They've won 25 straight home games as they're 9-0 in the South Piedmont Conference and well on their way to another deep run in the state playoffs. South Rowan and Carson are on the schedule for them this week. They're ranked the <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/basketball/rankings/1/">No. 19 team</a> in the nation on Maxpreps as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Hickory (14-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 2nd</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Red Tornadoes are another team that remains unbeaten on the 2023-24 season a little over a month left in the regular season. They're 5-0 in the Western Foothills following a 77-40 victory over Foard on the road this past Friday. [player_tooltip player_id='2319837' first='Izaiah' last='Littlejohn'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1743964' first='John' last='Holbrook'] continue to pace the attack for them on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Swansboro (11-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 5th</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pirates have extended their winning streak to 14 games and counting after a 76-59 victory over West Carteret. [player_tooltip player_id='1990376' first='Jonah' last='Holt'] finish with 29 points and 13 rebounds on 10-of-16 shooting while [player_tooltip player_id='1990377' first='Tay' last='Tangiora'] had 18 points and seven rebounds and [player_tooltip player_id='1361282' first='Jermaine' last='Cunningham'] had 15 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. Southern Guilford (14-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 4th</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Storm continue to dominate the Mid-State Conference with their fourth win in a row and sixth in league play with a 73-69 victory over Dudley this past Friday. [player_tooltip player_id='2043250' first='Jyi' last='Dawkins'] led the way with 30 points while [player_tooltip player_id='1273255' first='Jamias' last='Ferere'] had 20 points and 10 assists and Jucquarie Love had 17 points and nine rebounds. They're a group to keep an eye on out of the NCHSAA 3A West.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. Westover (11-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 7th</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wolverines continue to climb up the NCHSAA 3A Power Rankings as they're currently riding a 6-game winning streak into the week. They're 6-0 in the All-American Conference with [player_tooltip player_id='1076361' first='Ari' last='Fulton'] (NJIT) and Alamare Josey. They've shown they can string together consistent play following their road victory over EE Smith this past Friday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">6. South Central (10-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 3rd</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Falcons to their first loss of the season this past week to Northeastern High as they drop to the sixth spot in the NCHSAA 3A Power Rankings. [player_tooltip player_id='2319849' first='Troy' last='Loftin'], [player_tooltip player_id='2319843' first='Ean' last='Behm'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2319854' first='Michael' last='Bowens'] continue to lead the charge as they're still in good shape in Big Carolina action with a 3-0 record. They'll face DH Conley, New Bern and Northside-Jacksonville this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">7. Ashbrook (13-2)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 8th</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Green Wave have won four straight since losing two in a row to North Lincoln and Crest. They've got two games coming up this week in league play that should challenge them as they face Huss on the road and South Point on Friday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">8. Southern Durham (9-4)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 9th</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Spartans have gone 2-1 since the first edition, including getting a marquee victory over South Granville this past Friday. They're 4-0 in Northern Lakes Conference action as [player_tooltip player_id='1225444' first='Jackson' last='Keith'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1454624' first='Camren' last='Daniels'] are playing strong. They've got JF Webb and Vance County on the road this week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">9. Seventy-First (10-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Falcons have won nine games in a row and counting heading into the week as a new entrant in this edition of NCHSAA 3A Power Rankings. [player_tooltip player_id='2316265' first='Mylon' last='Campbell'] has led the way for them with 16.0 PPG and 3.9 APG as they're 4-0 in the United 8 Conference. They'll face Douglas Byrd, Westover and Southview this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">10. Ben L. Smith (13-2)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 6th</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Golden Eagles took their first conference loss to Southern Guilford on Jan. 10 but they've won their last two games since then in Mid-State Conference action. They'll have three games this week which should allow them to sink or swim in the next edition of NCHSAA Power Rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Honorable Mention</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Central Davidson: 15-1</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Asheboro: 13-2</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Kings Mountain: 10-3</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">White Oak: 12-3</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Croatan: 14-1</h4> <!-- /wp:heading -->