NCHSAA: 4A Power Rankings (Second Edition)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Top 5 remains the same but there's some movement and a few new additions in the latest NCHSAA 4A Power Rankings. Take a look!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Myers Park (14-2)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 1st</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Myers Park remains at the top of the NCHSAA 4A Power Rankings with victories over Northwood and Olympic High since the release of the first edition. [player_tooltip player_id='1225669' first='Sadiq' last='White Jr'] continues to assert himself around the rim while the guards have shown they can hold their own on the perimeter. They've got a big game tonight against [player_tooltip player_id='1076364' first='Peter' last='Moye'] and South Mecklenburg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. New Hanover (13-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 2nd</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wildcats remain unbeaten as [player_tooltip player_id='1220122' first='Rodmik' last='Allen'] has them playing their best brand of basketball. As [player_tooltip player_id='1225663' first='CJ' last='Kornegay'] gets healthy, they're a scary group They'll face Hoggard tonight in Mideastern Conference action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Green Level (15-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 3rd</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Gators continue to put together a historic season as they remain unbeaten at 15-0 and they're unbeaten in SWAC play as well at 5-0. [player_tooltip player_id='1667677' first='Isaac' last='Ericksen'], [player_tooltip player_id='1754423' first='Israel' last='Eatman'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1864256' first='Leon' last='Tye Cain III'] have been a burden to deal with. They'll look to keep things going against Middle Creek tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. Lake Norman (13-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 4th</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1334260' first='Santana' last='Lynch'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1409597' first='Trent' last='Steinour'] continue to play strong for the Wildcats while 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1907231' first='Nick' last='Arnold'] comes on strong at the PG spot. They're a well-rounded group with the potential to run the tables in the Greater Metro Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. Weddington (14-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 5th</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Weddington High remains steady at No. 5 as they get Southern Carolina Conference play underway over the next few weeks. [player_tooltip player_id='2292116' first='KJ' last='Younger'] remains a junior name to know with them as he's producing 22.5 PPG and 8.0 RPG in the backcourt. [player_tooltip player_id='1890476' first='Grant' last='Hamilton'] is a top shooter in the 2024 class as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">6. Davie (14-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 7th</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The War Eagles remain unbeaten at 14-0 and continue to climb up the power rankings as they move to No. 6. They're 4-0 in Central Piedmont Conference play and have quite the team chemistry building in the 4A West. They've got the potential to make a deep run in the state playoffs if their core of [player_tooltip player_id='1892439' first='Jackson' last='Powers'], [player_tooltip player_id='2319820' first='Bryson' last='Mickey'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2319830' first='Coleman' last='Lawhon'] remains successful. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">7. Richmond County (12-5)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 8th</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1864068' first='Paul' last='McNeil'] remains a top scorer in the state after breaking the NCHSAA single-game scoring record with 71 points against Lee County High. Given his knack for scoring the ball and their complementary pieces in [player_tooltip player_id='1163509' first='Javian' last='Drake'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1154822' first='Jamarion' last='Wall']. They'll be back in action against Scotland on Tuesday as all eyes will be on McNeil to do more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">8. West Forsyth (13-2)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Titans are a new addition in the latest edition of NCHSAA 4A Power Rankings as they enter on a 6-game winning streak and are 5-0 in Central Piedmont Conference action. [player_tooltip player_id='1409584' first='Jacari' last='Brim'] has done well to lead their backcourt while they've gotten contributions from a number of players in their rotation. They're a squad to keep an eye on in the CPC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">9. North Mecklenburg (13-3)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 6th</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Vikings took a loss to Camden High at the Spalding Hoophall Classic but they're still in good shape in the NCHSAA 4A Power Rankings as they check in at No. 9. [player_tooltip player_id='1409583' first='Chadlyn' last='Traylor'] looks prime to turn a corner as [player_tooltip player_id='1154560' first='Isaiah' last='Evans'] paces the offensive attack on the wing. They'll face West Charlotte on the road in Queen City Conference play tonight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">10. South Mecklenburg (14-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sabres are a team to keep an eye on in the South Meck Conference and another new addition to the 4A Power Rankings as they boast a 14-1 record and are currently unbeaten in conference play at 3-0. Unsigned senior [player_tooltip player_id='1076364' first='Peter' last='Moye'] (21.7 PPG) is playing some of his best basketball while [player_tooltip player_id='2280463' first='Anderson' last='Skelton'] has shown he can be a defensive presence as well. Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='2055671' first='Ben' last='Houpt'] is a name to watch with them as well.</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">Wakefield (13-2)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Millbrook (8-6)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Chambers (10-6)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Mount Tabor (12-4)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->