NCHSAA: 4A Power Rankings (Fourth Edition)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">As the last week of the NCHSAA regular season begins, we take one final look at the NCHSAA 4A Power Rankings in the fourth edition.</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 30% OFF payment on your first billing cycle with offer code: <strong>JAYANDERSON30</strong>, sign up <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. Myers Park (20-2)</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 as they've won 16 games in a row and counting heading into the final week of the regular season.&nbsp;Berry High and South Mecklenburg will round out the conference regular season schedule before the conference tournament begins. Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='2348003' first='Josh' last='Hines'] is becoming a name to know with this group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Lake Norman (21-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 4th</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Norman High makes the leap from No. 4 to No. 2 in the latest NCHSAA Power Rankings as they remain one of the hottest teams in the Charlotte area. They've won 11 games in a row and clinched the regular season Greater Metro Conference title. [player_tooltip player_id='1226603' first='Tre' last='McKinnon'], [player_tooltip player_id='1334260' first='Santana' last='Lynch']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/santana-lynch/"></a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1409597' first='Trent' last='Steinour']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/trent-steinour/"></a>&nbsp;continue to play strong for the Wildcats while 2026&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1907231' first='Nick' last='Arnold']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/nick-arnold/"></a>&nbsp;continues to be a point guard to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. New Hanover (22-0)</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&nbsp;juniors [player_tooltip player_id='1220122' first='Rodmik' last='Allen'] and Noah Billings lead the charge for them on the hardwood. Conference strength of schedule is the only reason Lake Norman passed them in the latest edition. They'll look to complete their unbeaten season with games against West Brunswick on the road and Hoggard on Thursday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. Green Level (22-0)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 3rd</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Gators are another team in the NCHSAA 4A ranks who remain unbeaten on the year and 12-0 in the SWAC led by [player_tooltip player_id='1667677' first='Isaac' last='Ericksen'], [player_tooltip player_id='1864256' first='Leon' last='Tye Cain III'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1754423' first='Israel' last='Eatman']. They're a scary group who've put their best foot forward this season and should be tough to contend with when the state playoffs arrive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. Weddington (22-1)</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've won 10 games in a row and counting and are 7-0 in Southern Carolina Conference action.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='2292116' first='KJ' last='Younger'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1890476' first='Grant' last='Hamilton'] continue to lead the way for the Warriors as they could be a dark horse in this year's 4A State Playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">6. Richmond County (18-5)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 7th</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1076334' first='Paul' last='McNeil'] has Richmond County Senior High playing a strong brand of basketball since he's returned and continues to shatter the record books. They're 11-0 in Sandhills Conference action with only Scotland County left on the schedule before conference tournaments begin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">7. North Mecklenburg (19-3)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 9th</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1154560' first='Isaiah' last='Evans'] continues to put together a stellar senior campaign before he heads over to Durham this fall. He's led them to a 12-0 season in the Queen City Conference with solid weapons at his disposal in [player_tooltip player_id='1409583' first='Chadlyn' last='Traylor'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1076335' first='Trey' last='Maxwell'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">8. Mount Tabor (17-5)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mount Tabor finds themselves as a newcomer in the latest edition of NCHSAA Power Rankings as they've battled their way into first place in the CPC with a 10-2 record. [player_tooltip player_id='1786681' first='Shamarius' last='Peterkin'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2329662' first='Jadon' last='Blair'] have gelled well together in the backcourt and on the respective wings. Look for them to make some noise out of the CPC Conference Tournament in the coming week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">9. South Mecklenburg (21-1)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sabres are coming off a big overtime victory over Ardrey Kell in South Meck Conference action as they've built a four-game winning streak since falling to Berry on Jan. 30. [player_tooltip player_id='1076364' first='Peter' last='Moye'] finished with 21 points while [player_tooltip player_id='2280463' first='Anderson' last='Skelton'] went for 19 on three made 3-pointers.They've got a big one coming up against Myer Park on Friday to close out the regular season schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">10. Davie (19-3)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Last rank: 6th</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The War Eagles have taken three losses since the last NCHSAA Power Rankings, showing just how tough the CPC is. The conference tournament should be an exciting one as Glenn High and RJ Reynolds High will wrap up their final week of the regular season. They've got the potential to make a deep run in the state playoffs if their core of&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1892439' first='Jackson' last='Powers']</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jackson-powers/"></a>&nbsp;,&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2319820' first='Bryson' last='Mickey']</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/bryson-mickey/"></a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2319830' first='Coleman' last='Lawhon']</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/coleman-lawhon/"></a>&nbsp;remains successful.</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">Millbrook (14-7)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Laney (18-3)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Chambers (15-7)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">West Forsyth (17-5)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading -->