Realignment In the NCHSAA: A Look at the 3A Contenders

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Recent expansion and realignment in the state of North Carolina has created a bigger talent pool to work with in the NCHSAA basketball ranks. Take a look at the 3A programs who should turn heads on the NCHSAA stage in 2025-26.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em>&nbsp;anderson30</em></strong><em>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">&nbsp;Subscribe</a>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Farmville Central</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Jaguars fell short last year in the NCHSAA 2A State Playoffs against West Bladen, but they'll have a renewed focus as they move into the 3A classification</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">West Bladen</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2500145' first='Jackson' last='Pait'], Tylik McCall and Kendell Lesane will look to build on the Knights' deep playoff run from a season ago</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Northwood</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An early favorite to take home the Four Rivers 3A/4A Conference crown given their backcourt of [player_tooltip player_id='1411220' first='Cameron' last='Fowler'] and Bakari Watkins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mountain Heritage</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brayden Denton will look to bring fellow junior [player_tooltip player_id='2361897' first='Isaiah' last='Adams'] along as top returners from last year's 23-3 squad</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Eastern Randolph</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wildcats are another member of the Four Rivers 3A/4A Conference to keep an eye on as they're always well-coached and prepared to compete for a state championship</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Owen</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2521104' first='Asante' last='Martin'] and Jackson Warnock will look to go out with a bang in their senior seasons for the Warhorses</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Walkertown</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wolfpack have a nice mix of 2026 and 2027 prospects who should fare well for them in 2025-26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">North Stanly</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Comets should be a competitive group given their mix of youth with upperclassmen in the 3A ranks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bessemer City</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Yellowjackets will be a senior-laden group full of experience in 2025-26 led by [player_tooltip player_id='2740604' first='Josiah' last='Guyton'], [player_tooltip player_id='2740605' first='Jonathan' last='Black'] and Tristen Gordon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Surry Central</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jax Whitaker and Damen Hazelwood will be two rising seniors with much to prove for the Golden Eagles as top returners from their 20-6 squad last season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hendersonville</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan Wynn and Mateo Archer will look to keep the Bearcats on the up and up following their 20-8 record</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->