The stage is officially set on the boys’ side of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association playoffs, and championship weekend is fast approaching here in North Carolina. After weeks of intense battles, statement wins, and standout performances, we head into Elite 8 and Final Four matchups. From powerhouse programs chasing another banner to underdogs looking to complete a magical run, the excitement is building across the state. As we prepare for one of the biggest weeks in high school basketball, which games will have your full attention?
8A NCHSAA Matchups
#1 Hoggard vs. #6 Laney
#1 West Forsyth vs. #2 West Charlotte
7A NCHSAA Matchups
#1 Southern Durham vs. #13 Garner
#2 Cardinal Gibbons vs. #3 Lumberton
#1 North Meck vs. #4 Hickory Ridge
#2 Mooresville vs. #3 Marvin Ridge
6A NCHSAA Matchups
#1 Northern Nash vs. #5 Williams
#3 EE Smith vs. #10 West Brunswick
#1 Ben L. Smith vs. #12 Kings Mountain
#2 Charlotte Catholic vs. #3 Mount Tabor
5A NCHSAA Matchups
#1 SE Alamance vs. #4 Hunt
#2 Fike vs. #11 NE Guilford
#1 Hunter Huss vs. #4 Hickory
#2 Jay M. Robinson vs. #3 East Lincoln
4A NCHSAA Matchups
#1 Reidsville vs. #5 Eastern Wayne
#2 Washington vs. #6 SW Edgecombe
#4 Central Davidson vs. #8 Lincoln Charter
#2 Lexington vs. #3 Salisbury
3A NCHSAA Matchups
#1 Farmville Central vs. #4 Martin County
#2 Kinston vs. #6 Northwood
#4 East Surry vs. #8 Lincolnton
#6 Piedmont Community vs. #7 Walkertown
2A NCHSAA Matchups
#5 Bertie vs. #8 Warren County
#2 Voyager Academy vs. #3 Franklin Academy
#1 Queen’s Grant vs. #4 Bishop McGuinness
#3 South Stokes vs. #10 Elkin
1A NCHSAA Matchups
#1 Vance Charter vs. #4 North Edgecombe
#2 Southern Wake Academy vs. #3 Northside-Pinetown
#4 Chatham Charter vs. #8 Thomas Jefferson
#2 Jackson Day vs. #3 Andrews