Final
East Mecklenburg 53 – Clover 38
EM: Jordan Buzzard 12pts, Nixon Wright 11pts, Zavion Funderburk 12pts, Braylen Cladwell 9pts
Clover: Jayden Parks 11pts, Najeh Potts 9pts, Ashtin Feemster 7pts
Standouts:
2026 Braylen Caldwell (East Meck): Caldwell is an underrated guard here in North Carolina, but he brings such value every time I watch him on the court. The senior guard provides such an impact in so many areas for this team, whether it is finding ways to score off the bounce or with his jumper, being active on the glass, making quality decisions in facilitating to his teammates, or being a defensive presence on the court.
2026 Jayden Parks (Clover): Parks was the clear go-to option for his team throughout this contest. He was able to find ways to get to the line on several occasions, attack off the bounce, and also show his ability to knock down shots with his jumper. He really played with a strong motor on both sides of the court, being a vocal leader for his team, defending multiple positions, and just finding ways to compete for his team.
Final
Ambassador Christian 73 – Wesleyan Christian 51
AC: RJ Moore 26pts, Braden Miller 12pts, Tyler Brown 11pts, Jeremiah Franklin 10pts
WC: Owen Hancock 18pts, Nick Keith 17pts, Tyson Thompson 13pts
2027 RJ Moore (Ambassador): Once again, Moore is the one who can really set the tone for this team, as he came out strong in the first half with his scoring ability. Quickly showcased his ability to score from all levels on the court comfortably. Whether he is moving without the ball and hunting for his shot from outside, creating space and looking for his mid-range jumper, or using his length to finish high at the rim, Moore proved once again how easy of a three-level scorer he can be with deep range.
2027 Owen Hancock (Wesleyan): Hancock really stepped up for his team today, leading the charge with his ability to open up the defense and be a threat from behind the arc. The junior guard moved all over the court without the ball, hunting for the open spots from deep, and made opponents pay on several occasions with a quick and confident release. In the end, he finished 18 points, all of which came from behind the arc.
Final
Queens Grant 55 – Butler 34
QG: Chase Smith 12pts, Mekhi Allen 12pts, Preston Scott 10pts, Cannon DeBerry 11pts
But: Elijah Shine 10pts, Stefan Ros 6pts, Ian Tomlinson 6pts
2027 Preston Scott (Queens Grant): Scott really impressed us with his overall play; as a scrappy and tough point guard here in North Carolina, he put his full game on display in this one. As a scorer, he was strong with his drives, attacking downhill, finishing around defenders, and using his speed. But he really impressed with his playmaking ability, attacking out in transition, getting paint touches, and finding/ setting up his teammates for easy buckets throughout. Finished with a double-double in the win.
2028 Elijah Shine (Butler): It was a bit of a tough game overall for the Bulldogs, but Shine was able to step up in key situations for his team, finishing in double-figures. He moved well without the ball, got to his spots, showed confidence in his ability to knock down shots from outside, but also embraced being physical and attacking his opponents.
Final
Carmel Christian 82 – Independence 73
CC: Logan Johnson 29pts, James Wood 22pts, Hunter Gerould 16pts
Indy: Christian Jones 16pts, Lusemo Macharia 8pts, King Rhodes 13pts
2026 Logan Johnson (Carmel): It was the Logan Johnson show in this matchup, as the senior guard stepped up and played with terrific confidence as a scorer all throughout the game. He did a great job in mixing it up all over the court, not settling for his shots, and picking his spots well to attack. Early, he got things going in attacking off the bounce, looking to get to the rim or with his mid-range game. Once that worked, Johnson displayed his shotmaking from deep, something he has proven time after time. All throughout the game, Johnson made excellent reads in finding ways to score, putting on an impressive show.
2027 Christian Jones (Independence): Jones has been a big piece for this Indy team all year long and as a guard we have watched on several occasions, he continues to shine as a true scorer on the court. Jones has a good first step in getting defenders on his hip, penetrating and finishing well around defenders with touch. Things slowed up a bit in the second half but overall, he was able to find ways to lead his team offensively.