Around the State: 1A/2A Mid-Carolina Conference Outlook

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Mid-Carolina Conference has a few newcomers to the fold as we take a look at the early favorites in the conference to win it all. Take a look at the early favorites.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get 30% OFF payment on your first billing cycle with offer code: <strong>JAYANDERSON30</strong>, sign up <a href="https://prephoops.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>TODAY</strong></a>!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Chatham Central High (10-0)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bears remain unbeaten on the season at 10-0 and are 4-0 currently in Mid-Carolina Conference Conference action heading into the holiday break. [player_tooltip player_id='1719080' first='Reid' last='Albright'] has been playing strong on the wing, producing 26.0 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 4.6 APG and 3.8 SPG on 61 percent shooting from the field and 42 percent shooting from deep. Junior [player_tooltip player_id='2303329' first='Luke' last='Gaines'] has emerged for them as well, posting 9.2 PPG, 5.1 APG and 4.2 RPG in the backcourt. They're a well-coached bunch to keep an eye on as they remain unbeaten on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Northwood High (6-0)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Chargers have hit the ground running with UNC commit [player_tooltip player_id='1115509' first='Drake' last='Powell'] leading the way for them. They're 3-0 in Mid-Carolina Conference action with Powell averaging 23.0 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4.5 APG and 3.3 SPG as the tone-setter for them. Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1411220' first='Cameron' last='Fowler'] has begun to emerge on the varsity stage, as he's producing 10.8 PPG, 6.0 RPG and 2.3 APG. Unsigned senior [player_tooltip player_id='1144259' first='Fred' last='Whitaker'] is nearly back to full strength as well as he's averaging 10.0 PPG, 3.0 APG, 2.3 RPG and 2.3 SPG. Unsigned sharpshooter [player_tooltip player_id='1698850' first='Jake' last='Leighton'] is averaging 8.5 PPG on 64 percent shooting as well. They're an early favorite in the conference for good reason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Cummings High (4-2)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cummings High has gotten four victories in Mid-Carolina Conference play to boost their record. They've got a well-balanced attack for opponents to deal with led by a few different names. Unsigned senior forward <strong>Ja'Karri Dobbins</strong> has led the way for them with 10.0 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 2.8 SPG and 1.5 BPG. Junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='2303345' first='Jamarion' last='Sellars'] is averaging 7.3 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 2.2 APG and 1.3 SPG. Sophomore guard [player_tooltip player_id='2303346' first='Isaiah' last='Long'] has come on strong with 7.3 PPG, 1.7 SPG, 1.2 RPG and 1.2 APG. They've shown some early depth heading into the bulk of their conference schedule. Keep an eye on this group!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->