Jan Week 1 Games of The Week Preview
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After months of patiently waiting, we will be getting the chance to see some of the talent from public schools on the court as well as private school programs continuing to play! So which games are some some of the…
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Continue ReadingAfter months of patiently waiting, we will be getting the chance to see some of the talent from public schools on the court as well as private school programs continuing to play! So which games are some some of the better games to keep an eye on this week? Let’s take look !
Farmville Central vs South Granville will feature two ACC signees NC State signee Terquavion Smith Terquavion Smith 6'3" | CG Farmville Central | 2021 State #105 Nation NC & Louisville signee Bobby Pettiford Bobby Pettiford 6'1" | PG South Granville | 2021 State #115 Nation NC . Both guards are athletic that can score the ball at a high rate and will look to lead their teams to deep playoff runs. Look out for some younger players on both teams to step up and make players for their squads such as Sophomore Guard [player_tooltip player_id=”854917″ first=”Jah” last=”Short”] who has shown flashes of how good he can be.
Terry Sanford vs Westover is always one of the better games in the city and this year should be no different. Both teams will be a bit rusty as this is their first game of the season but there will be plenty of talent on the court. Junior G/F Davis Molnar Davis Molnar 6'6" | SF Terry Sanford | 2022 State NC will be the player to watch for TS while Westover Guard and UNC signee D’Marco Dunn D’Marco Dunn 6'4" | CG Westover | 2021 State #75 Nation NC will team up with Senior Guard teammate Darius Jewell Darius Jewell 5'11" | PG Westover | 2021 State NC to try and defend their crown.
Pinecrest & Richmond County are two teams that could compete deep into the state playoffs at the 4A level so their matchup Friday should be a good one. Pinecrest Senior Guard Bradlee Haskell Bradlee Haskell 6'2" | CG Pinecrest | 2021 State NC will lead the way once again while Richmond County will get things done by committee. Freshman Paul McNeill and Seniors Dylan Lewis, Nygie Stroman Nygie Stroman 6'7" | C Richmond County | 2021 State NC , PJ McLaughlin all are players that can put together big time performances at any moments.
Two of the better scorers in the state will take the floor in the Reidsville vs Shining Light Academy matchup. Reidsville Senior Guard Breon Pass Breon Pass 6'1" | PG Reidsville | 2021 State #193 Nation NC showcased his scoring ability last season which included a 50 point showing at the Big Shots MLK Showcase. Shining Light Junior Will Rhodes has gotten off to a tremendous start this year, averaging over 31 points a night.