Realignment In the NCHSAA: A Look at the 6A 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 6A programs who should turn heads on the NCHSAA stage in 2025-26.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em> anderson30</em></strong><em> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30"> Subscribe</a> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ben L. Smith</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last year's NCHSAA 3A state champions should be a force to be reckoned with with [player_tooltip player_id='2043250' first='Jyi' last='Dawkins'] leading the charge once again as a top unsigned senior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Seventy-First</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Falcons always find a way to peak at the right time in February/March; they'll be a squad to keep an eye on in the Fayetteville area in 2025-26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Watauga</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2801040' first='Jace' last='Blocker'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2339884' first='Cade' last='Keller'] return for a Pioneers' squad that went 23-8 and was a surprise squad in the NCHSAA 4A State Playoffs; they should keep folks on alert on the 6A stage this upcoming season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ashbrook</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greenwave went 26-5 this past season on the NCHSAA 3A stage, look for them to contend for the West with a new cast of faces leading the way</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mount Tabor</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Muse always has his bunch prepared for the regular season and that shouldn't change as they look to make waves in the NCHSAA 6A ranks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Alexander Central</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head coach Grant Hodges will look to turn around a squad that went 12-13 this past season; he's got a wealth of winning experience from coaching Lake Norman High</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dudley </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2055662' first='CJ' last='Jones'] leads the Wildcats as another top unsigned senior in the 336 area; they're also a rival to Ben L. Smith</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Northern Nash</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tough squad to beat on their home floor, Christian Barnes is prime to lead the Knights; keep an eye out for 6-foot-6 wing/forward Kam Freeman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Terry Sanford</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head coach Jake Wohlfiel should make some noise in his head coaching debut for the Bulldogs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Swansboro</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pirates will be reloading but don't count them out after going 25-2 on the NCHSAA 3A stage this past season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->