Realignment In the NCHSAA: A Look at the 4A 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 4A programs who should turn heads on the NCHSAA stage in 2025-26.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em>&nbsp;anderson30</em></strong><em>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">&nbsp;Subscribe</a>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Reidsville</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Things get a whole lot bigger for the Rams and [player_tooltip player_id='1716474' first='Dionte' last='Neal'] as they move into the NCHSAA 4A ranks looking to continue their dominance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Washington</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1280985' first='Chaise' last='Smith'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2523139' first='Jarryn' last='Payne'] should play with a chip on their shoulder given the Pam Pack's early playoff exit last season due to Smith going down with an injury</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Southwest Onslow</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior Carlos Pagan is prime to breakout for the Stallions as they look to reload following a 24-4 record in 2024-25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">North Surry</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2843411' first='Fisher' last='Leftwich'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2521046' first='Cade' last='Atkins'] will be a tough senior duo to compete against on both ends for the Greyhounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bandys</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They were a dark horse in the NCHSAA 2A State Finals last year from the West, look for [player_tooltip player_id='2802099' first='Evan' last='Robinson'] to make his presence felt and keep the Trojans relevant</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">East Henderson</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Didn't lose a game last season until February 28 in the second round of the NCHSAA State Playoffs; look for the latter to be fuel for [player_tooltip player_id='2711243' first='Jaylin' last='Brewer'] and the Eagles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">First Flight</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the highest-scoring 3-point shooting teams shouldn't have an issue sharing the ball in 2025-26 with no real "star scorer"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Central Davidson</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It will be interesting to see who comes out on top in conference action as Central Davidson, Ledford and Randleman are all members of the PAC Seven 4A/5A Conference heading into 2025-26; junior [player_tooltip player_id='2974695' first='Carson' last='Hulsizer'] is one to keep an eye out for</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ledford</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another member of the PAC Seven 4A/5A Conference who should field a strong season with [player_tooltip player_id='1635130' first='Adam' last='Grier'] and Isaiah Peele leading the charge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Randleman</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tigers went 23-2 this past season and 12-1 in the 1A/2A Piedmont Conference, with a slew of new programs in a new conference now, they should adjust quite well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Salisbury</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2971959' first='Braylon' last='Taylor'] is prime for a strong senior campaign for the Hornets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->