NCHSAA Outlook: Who will remain unbeaten?

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">PrepHoops takes a look at the remaining unbeaten teams in the NCHSAA ranks as conference play ramps up 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! 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They've got Richmond Senior High on the schedule this Saturday in non-conference action then they'll resume league play on Jan. 9 against Ardrey Kell on the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Central Cabarrus High (11-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's been 43 wins and counting for the defending 3A State Champions heading into 2024. [player_tooltip player_id='1154633' first='Chase' last='Daniel'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1158774' first='Carson' last='Daniel'] have been formidable as ever in the backcourt while [player_tooltip player_id='1743939' first='Desmond' last='Kent Jr'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2213545' first='Joshua' last='Dalton'] remain unsigned seniors for DI programs to take notice of. They're a favorite in the South Piedmont Conference as they kick off action Wednesday night against Northwest Cabarrus High at home.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/49OGRu8EiUs","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/49OGRu8EiUs </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">South Stokes High (11-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1274327' first='Barry' last='Hairston'] Jr. has the South Stokes Sauras playing a strong brand of basketball. He took home the MVP award at the Frank Spencer Invitational with 17 points against Mount Tabor High in the championship game to end 2023. He's a name for DII and DIII programs to get to know after recently surpassing the 1,000-point mark, [player_tooltip player_id='2319817' first='Brady' last='Clark'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1273265' first='Isiah' last='Lash'] are also names to know with this group. They'll resume Northwest Conference play on Friday against Mount Airy (3-3).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/gameofincheshss/status/1738227016540049745?s=46u0026amp;t=qEXdE3QMoZ3BIGZhga0-ng","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/gameofincheshss/status/1738227016540049745?s=46&amp;t=qEXdE3QMoZ3BIGZhga0-ng </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Green Level High (11-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Gators traveled to Tampa Bay and went 3-0 to take home the Sun Bash Tournament Championship to close out 2023. They're an early favorite to take home the Southeast Wake Athletic Conference title in 2023-24 with a strong cast of players. Tye Cain led the way as he continues to raise his stock in the 2024 class. [player_tooltip player_id='1667677' first='Isaac' last='Ericksen'], [player_tooltip player_id='1754423' first='Israel' last='Eatman'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1639282' first='Trey' last='Manhertz'] are names to know as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Davie High (11-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[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'] have Davie High off to a strong start as they're coming off a championship in the Ledford Christmas Classic. Powers took home MVP honors with 23 points, six rebounds and four blocks in the title game. Mickey gad 15 points, three rebounds and two assists while Lawhon dished out 10 assists in the title game. They're an unselfish bunch to keep an eye on as they resume Central Piedmont Conference tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DchsNestCenter/status/1741197981024399588?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DchsNestCenter/status/1741197981024399588?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hickory High (9-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2319837' first='Izaiah' last='Littlejohn'], [player_tooltip player_id='1743964' first='John' last='Holbrook'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1743968' first='Jamien' last='Little'] are a few of the names to know for the Red Tornadoes as they look to be a force in the Western Foothills Conference once again. All three are averaging double-figures in scoring and pacing a deep group of prospects on the hardwood. They've got a big meeting coming up this Friday night with a matchup against North Lincoln High in league play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">New Hanover High (9-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wildcats are 9-0 and 2-0 in the Mideastern Conference already as they defeated Holly Springs, 53-42, to close out their 2023 schedule. They've beaten some top 4A programs already with [player_tooltip player_id='1220122' first='Rodmik' last='Allen'], [player_tooltip player_id='2077345' first='Nolan' last='Billings'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1225663' first='CJ' last='Kornegay'] leading the charge for them. They're a young group who play well together on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AllenRodmik/status/1733979376356569277?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AllenRodmik/status/1733979376356569277?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Reidsville High (7-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fresh off their John Wall Holiday Invitational title, Reidsville High looks prime to make another run to the state title game with [player_tooltip player_id='1716474' first='Dionte' last='Neal'], [player_tooltip player_id='1628346' first='Kendre' last='Harrison'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1382077' first='Johnniyus' last='Sharpe'] leading the way. They've proven to be a tough cover so far as the mid-season point approaches. They'll look to stay unbeaten with Western Guilford High sand Walkertown on the schedule this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bertie High (7-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Falcons are back and already taking the 1A ranks by storm with their 7-0 start. Zy'miere Dempsey, [player_tooltip player_id='1225450' first='Jahkelvin' last='Rascoe'] and Tequan Holley have been their leading names on the hardwood. As [player_tooltip player_id='1225452' first='Trevon' last='Holleran'] returns to form, look for them to be a force in the Three Rivers Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">South Central High (7-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2319849' first='Troy' last='Loftin'], [player_tooltip player_id='2319843' first='Ean' last='Behm'], [player_tooltip player_id='2319854' first='Michael' last='Bowens'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1220128' first='Isaiah' last='Godley'] are a few of the names to know with the South Central Falcons. Godley has started to come into his own in the last three games as a double-digit scoring threat and rebounder. They're a squad in the 252 area to keep eyes on in the 3A/4A Big Carolina Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->