Talking Preps NC: NCHSAA finals preview and Mr. and Ms. NC Basketball announced

On a special Wednesday night edition of Talking Preps, the crew breaks down all eight of Saturday’s NCHSAA boys and girls state championship games.

Also on tap:

▪ Rick reveals the latest ‘All-NC” statewide rankings of the state’s top teams.

▪ Rick and Randall announce the winners of Mr. and Ms. North Carolina Basketball. The girls finalists are Indya Nivar of Apex Friendship, Sara Strong of Grace Christian and Blanca Thomas of Charlotte Catholic. The boys finalists are Jordan Crawford of North Mecklenburg, Daniel Sanford of Chambers and Cade Tyson of Carmel Christian.

Watch right here Wednesday at 8 p.m. or on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube.

This story was originally published March 9, 2022 at 6:30 AM.

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