NCISAA 3A: Early Favorites, 1st Edition
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The NCISAA Conference schedule is almost upon us. Here’s a look at some early favorites in the NCISAA 3A Early Favorites, 1st Edition. High Point Christian Academy 13-3 High Point Christian Academy has won eight games and counting as…
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Continue ReadingThe NCISAA Conference schedule is almost upon us. Here’s a look at some early favorites in the NCISAA 3A Early Favorites, 1st Edition.
High Point Christian Academy 13-3
High Point Christian Academy has won eight games and counting as they head into conference play. Unsigned seniors Ethan Smith and Thomas McIntosh Thomas McIntosh 6'7" | PF High Point Christian | 2022 State NC are double-double machines and 2023 guard Darius Kane Darius Kane 6'2" | CG High Point Christian | 2023 State NC is an electric guard to keep an eye on with this group. 2024 guard Darius Caldwell Darius Caldwell 6'3" | CG Quality Education Academy | 2024 State NC is also one to watch with his ability to attack off the perimeter/wing. They’ll kick off their conference schedule tonight on the road with a contest against Westchester Country Day.
Asheville School 9-3
Asheville School is a squad to keep an eye on as the conference schedule approaches. They’re off to a 1-0 start in the NCISAA Carolinas Conference with 2023 big man Gus Yalden leading the way for them on both ends of the floor. He’s a versatile forward with high major offers and interest already that’s coming back from an injury quite nicely. Kaiden Holdbrook and Michael Mora are two other 2023 names to keep an eye on with this group as well.
Cape Fear Academy 9-3
Cape Fear Academy has quietly put together a 9-3 record with unsigned forward Chatham Lambiotte Chatham Lambiotte 6'6" | PF Cape Fear Academy | 2022 State NC and 2023 wing/forward Vytas Nausedas Vytas Nausedas 6'5" | SF Cape Fear Academy | 2023 State NC as a few names to keep an eye on. They’ve won three games in a row and they hold a road victory over Wayne Country Day School back on Dec. 7 as they head into conference action. They’ve got a few more non-conference games though with John Paul II Catholic (1/12), Raleigh Christian (1/17) and Southeastern Christian Academy (1/18) left on the schedule. Look for them to be a top squad at the NCISAA 3A level when playoffs arrive.
SouthLake Christian Academy 14-8
SouthLake Christian Academy is off to a 3-1 start in conference action already with a recent victory over Westminster Catawba Christian this past Friday under their belt. They’ve won four of their last five contests with Micah Handlogten Micah Handlogten 7'1" | C Southlake Christian | 2022 State NC (Marshall) and 2023s Christian Monroe Christian Monroe 6'3" | CG Southlake Christian Academy basketball | 2023 State NC and Larson Gazzaway Larson Gazzaway 6'3" | SF SouthLake Christian Acade | 2023 State NC leading the way. Handlogten is a presence inside and out that can knock down shots on the perimeter and protect the rim. Gazzaway is quite the slasher and rim-protector as well. Monroe is a floor general that controls the pace and sets the tone with his shooting ability as well.
GRACE Christian School 13-11
Don’t let their record fool you as they’ve won six of their last seven games, with losses to Greensboro Day School, Greenfield School and Wayne Country Day to name a few of the tougher opponents they’ve scheduled. They’re a fairly new group that’s learned to gel at the right time with 2023 Julien King Julien King 6'3" | CG GRACE Christian | 2023 State NC and unsigned senior Gary Williams Jr. leading the way for them. 2024 Quasim Oden Quasim Oden 6'1" | PG GRACE Christian | 2024 State NC is also one to keep eyes on at the point guard spot, dishing out 3.1 apg. They’ll face Cary Christian tonight in their first conference game of the season looking to start off on the right foot.