The Wingman Report: NCHSAA 4A East Teams to Watch

Jay Anderson February 7, 2023 @ 10:00 AM

<p>The NCHSAA 4A East has some talented teams and prospects to keep an eye on in 2022-23. Take a look at some teams to keep an eye on in the NCHSAA 4A East as the final week of the regular season approaches.</p>   <h4>Millbrook Wildcats (16-6)</h4>   <p>The Millbrook Wildcats have owned the Northern Athletic Conference (NAC-VI) once again at 8-0 heading into the final week. [player_tooltip player_id='1272558' first='Colt' last='Langdon'], [player_tooltip player_id='1343867' first='Gabriel' last='Cerda'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1343876' first='Jayan' last='Walker'] have led the charge while [player_tooltip player_id='1785531' first='Brandon' last='Callahan'] has been their strongest addition over the past three games. He posted 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field in their most recent victory over Wakefield. Langdon is averaging 21.0 ppg and 5.5 rpg while Walker is producing 17.3 ppg and 6.9 rpg. Cerda has led at the point guard spot with 12.5 ppg, 5.7 apg, 5.2 rpg and 3.0 spg. They're a defensive-minded group that's won eight in a row.</p>   <h4>New Hanover Wildcats (18-2)</h4>   <p>The New Hanover Wildcats are at the top of the Mideastern Conference at 12-0 with West Brunswick (2/7) and Hoggard (2/9) left on the conference slate. [player_tooltip player_id='1220122' first='Rodmik' last='Allen'] has produced in his sophomore season with 13.7 ppg, 3.5 apg, 3.4 spg and 3.2 rpg at the guard spot. Opposite him, [player_tooltip player_id='1220121' first='Zeus' last='Batts'] has produced 10.2 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 3.7 apg and 3.7 spg. Another sophomore forward to keep an eye on is Nolan Billings. He's averaging 8.9 ppg and 5.7 rpg as a sophomore as well. They're a young group but they get after teams defensively. </p>   <h4>Holly Springs Golden Hawks (18-4)</h4>   <p>Georgia Southern signee [player_tooltip player_id='1158778' first='Collin' last='Kuhl'] has led the charge in the paint while unsigned senior floor general [player_tooltip player_id='1014990' first='Micah' last='Jones'] has held his own in the backcourt. He's a shifty guard prospect that can get to his spots and make things happen for himself and others. They're at the top of the Southwest Wake Athletic Conference at 10-0 following a convincing victory over Green Hope, 85-56. Sophomore Will James and junior [player_tooltip player_id='1546447' first='Ryan' last='Crotty'] have come on strong as well as they've won 10 games in a row now. </p>   <h4>Richmond Raiders (19-2)</h4>   <p>Richmond County Senior High is the team to beat in the Sandhills Conference at 11-0 following a 85-55 victory over Pine Forest on Monday night. Paul Mcneil's return has been a breath of fresh air for this group as he's averaging 25.1 ppg, .91. rpg, 4.5 apg, 2.3 spg and 1.2 bpg on the wing. 2024 Julien Cole is producing 15.8 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.7 apg and 2.7 spg on the opposite wing. The emergence of Javien Drake has been something to keep an eye on, he's putting up 11.5 ppg, 3.2 apg and 2.7 rpg in 2022-23. They'll face Scotland High on Friday night in their final conference game.</p>   <h4>Jordan Falcons (15-7)</h4>   <p>They've won 11 games in a row since getting off to a 4-7 start to their schedule. Coach Ross didn't hesitate to give them a challenging schedule that could prepare them for DAC-VII Conference play. Now they're unbeaten following an 82-50 victory over Graham High. [player_tooltip player_id='1350176' first='RJ' last='Bridges'] has proven to be a strong leader on the offensive end with 18.5 ppg, 7.3 rpg and 3.1 apg. Mars Hill commit Walker Wodall is averaging 13.1 ppg, 4.2 rpg and 2.6 apg. 2026 big man [player_tooltip player_id='1280980' first='Rivers' last='Knight'] is one to keep eyes on as well with 9.8 ppg, 6.4 rpg and 1.4 bpg. </p>

The NCHSAA 4A East has some talented teams and prospects to keep an eye on in 2022-23. Take a look at some teams to keep an eye on in the NCHSAA 4A East as the final week of the regular season approaches.