Friday’s boys’ rewind: Charlotte Catholic routs Kings Mountain at State Farm
A complete team effort powered the Charlotte Catholic boys basketball team by Kings Mountain, 70-52, during the State Farm Classic at Ardrey Kell High School on Friday night.
A trio of Cougars players logged 10 or more points, led by Jack Siegel’s game-high 21 points in what was Charlotte Catholic’s fifth win of the year. The Cougars, which defeated Nation Ford in Game 1 of the State Farm Classic on Thursday night, started Friday’s game on a 9-2 run highlighted by four Jack Siegel points and a Mack Jordan 3-pointer.
They never trailed through all 32 minutes of action.
“After last Saturday’s loss, we really focused in on our defensive effort,” Cougars head coach Mike King said. “We really focused in on contesting every shot, and I think the guys these last two days really did a good job.
“I think [Joseph Kapsiak] has done a fantastic job. And then we rebounded the basketball. The guys are really buying in. So we focused on the defensive side.”
Kings Mountain (1-2) made a charge toward the end of the first quarter as it cut the lead to 15-14, but an 8-0 run to start the second erased the Mountaineers’ momentum and Charlotte Catholic eventually took a 34-22 advantage into the locker room.
Another run from Kings Mountain came late in the third, this time the Mountaineers cutting a 14-point deficit (41-27) in half with an extended 16-9 run. Once again it was Charlotte Catholic responding, rattling off six straight points and putting the game out of reach.
To go along with Siegel’s scoring, Kapsiak added 19 points for the Cougars while Mack Jordan tossed in 16 and Luke Woeste chipped in nine, including a powerful dunk in transition.
Kings Mountain was led by Christian Hill’s 19 points. Charlotte Catholic made it a point to try and shut down Mountaineers star Caleb Nixon after his 30-point outing earlier this season, and after a quiet first half he fought through the Cougars’ physical defense for 16 points on the night.
Charlotte Christian (5-1) next plays Tuesday against South Mecklenburg. Kings Mountain also returns to action Tuesday against Lake Norman.
Saturday’s feature games
(Boys) Concord Academy (10-0) vs. Greensboro Day (11-1), in the Freddy Johnson Showcase at Greensboro Day, 7:30 p.m. – Two of North Carolina’s top prep basketball teams square off in the nightcap of the five-game event. Lincoln Rapier (14.2 ppg) leads a balanced Concord Academy attack, and the Eagles frequently have three or four players scoring in double figures. Micah Gunter, averaging around 18 points a game, leads a balanced and powerful Greensboro Day offense.
(Boys) Davidson Day (6-4) vs. Lake Norman (1-4), in Davidson Day Showcase, 4:30 p.m. – Davidson Day had four of its starters score in double figures Tuesday in a loss to powerhouse Concord Academy, with Justyn Whitfield and Williiam Stevens each totaling 13 points. Lake Norman, a powerhouse last season, is rebuilding under new head coach Dusty Pfluger. Leading the Wildcats is 6-7 junior Braden Miller, with 13.8 points and 9.6 rebounds a game.
(Boys) Independence (3-1) vs. Byrnes (2-0), in Hub City Showcase at Spartanburg High, 3 p.m. – The Hub City Showcase moves from Dorman High to Spartanburg on Saturday. Byrnes, a perennial powerhouse, is led by Sukhi Singh (24 ppg) and Colt Fowler (20 ppg, 7.5 apg). Independence has been getting balanced scoring, with all five players in double figures Tuesday against Providence. Lusermo Macharia, Laurence Black and Christian Jones each scored 13.
(Boys) Myers Park (2-2) vs. Laney (2-0), in Leon Brogden Hoopsfest at Wilmington’s Laney High, 7 p.m. – Hopewell, Myers Park and South Mecklenburg will be playing in this event Saturday, so there’ll be a strong Charlotte-area presence. Aya Awosanya, a 6-5 sophomore, is leading Myers Park (19.8 ppg, 9.8 rpg), while Laney is getting 18 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game from Whit Lane. His brother, Colin, is averaging 19 points.
(Boys) Weddington (5-0) vs. Knightdale (5-2), in Dexter Cooley Showcase at Wakefield High, 4 p.m. – The Warriors, coming off a Thursday night battle with unbeaten Butler, travel to the Raleigh area for this Saturday contest. Brennen Jefferson (18.6 ppg) leads Knightdale, and the Knights are getting 10.9 points and 6.1 rebounds a game from freshman Tre Roper. Weddington is a young team, featuring sophomores Tre Jefferson (14.2 ppg) and Brandon Barrier (13.2 ppg).
Friday’s #BIG5 boys’ top performers
Eddie Cota, Olympic: Cota had a game-high 26 points in a 72-59 win over Porter Ridge.
Aaron Lawler, Garinger: Lawler had a game-high 29 points in a 57-56 win over Bradford Prep.
Amari Melton, Forest Hills: Melton had a career-high 32 points in a 75-70 win over Concord.
Columbus Parker, Providence Day: In a 63-51 win over Raleigh Ravenscroft, Parker had 27 points, 10 rebounds and was 14 of 15 from the free throw line.
Braden Suggs, Ardrey Kell: Coming off a 20-point game in a 77-49 win over Kings Mountain at the State Farm Classic at Ardrey Kell, Suggs was even better in Friday’s tournament game. He had a career-high 26 in a 57-55 win over Nation Ford.
Friday’s box scores
ARDREY KELL 57, NATION FORD 55
Ardrey Kell 17 14 10 16 — 57
NAFO 9 15 16 15 — 55
ARDREY KELL 57 — Braden Suggs 26, Dylan Morrison 9, Donnie Jones 6, Jayden Washington 4, Cole Stankavage 4, Jeremiah Jones 4, Matthew Craft 3, Ethan Gramaglia 1
NAFO 55— McKnight 18, Walters 5, Cureton 14, Robertson 12, Heredia 4, Spencer 2
Records: Ardrey Kell 5-2
CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 70, KINGS MOUNTAIN 52
Charlotte Catholic 17 17 16 20 — 70
Kings Mountain 14 8 19 9 — 52
CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 70 — Jack Siegel 21, Joseph Kapsiak 19, Mack Jordan 16, Woeste 9, Houser 2, McKinstrey 3
KINGS MOUNTAIN 52 — Christian Hill 19, Caleb Nixon 14, KJ Bell 11, E. Daniel 4, Hutchins 3, M. Daniel 1
CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY 65, AC REYNOLDS 54
Country Day 15 13 17 20 — 65
AC Reynolds 15 12 23 4 — 54
COUNTRY DAY 65 — Nolan Lowery 22, Richardson 8, Roberts 9, Blythe 7, Youakim 6, Spruill 6, Brosseau 2, Mulford 2
AC REYNOLDS 54 — Dan Carver 19
Records: Country Day 4-4
CHARLOTTE LATIN 64, DURHAM ACADEMY 56
Charlotte Latin 19 11 16 18 — 64
Durham Academy 10 11 16 19 — 56
CHARLOTTE LATIN 64 — Emory Chaney 24, Alex Dauska 18, Diaz 9, Spicer 5, Warren 4, Hollmeyer 4
DURHAM ACADEMY 56 — Josh Dorsette 21, Rem Frasher 13, Malcolm McNiell 10, Randleman 6, J. Dorsette 4, Bullock 2
Records: Durham Academy 4-2; Latin 4-3
FOREST HILLS 75, CONCORD 70
Forest Hills 12 14 18 31 — 75
Concord 17 18 17 18 — 70
FOREST HILLS 75 — Rorie 6, Makhi Massey 16, T. Parker 5, Amari Melton 32, Blakeney 8, S. Parker 2, Covington 6
CONCORD 70 — Jayden Beyan 23, Kyzen Coleman 17, Jackson 5, Byrd 2, Childress 2, Hester 4, Glanton 3, Tyrel Weatherspoon 14
GARINGER 57, BRADFORD 56
GARINGER 57 — Aaron Lawler 29, Jefferson 8, Hunter 5, Henderson 5
Records: Garinger 3-4
METROLINA CHRISTIAN 53, NORTH RALEIGH CHRISTIAN 50
Metrolina 12 10 11 20 — 53
North Raleigh 10 14 11 15 — 50
METROLINA 53 — Malachi Wilson 20, Rickey Torrence 17, Tyler Gad 11, Kirbyson 11
NORTH RALEIGH 50 — Cooper Herakovich 16, Julian Hernandez 13, Bradyn Williams 10, Gealy 5, Brinkley 4
Records: Metrolina 6-3; North Raleigh 1-5
MOORESVILLE 63, LAKE NORMAN CHARTER 58
Lake Norman Charter 15 19 16 6 — 58
Mooresville 21 16 9 17 — 63
LAKE NORMAN CHARTER 58 — Collin McConneyhead 20, Frierson 7, Davis 6, Love 6, Carter 6, Roberts 5, Wozniak 4, Holder 2
MOORESVILLE 63 — E. Bailey 21, Wilson 9, McKinnon 9, Ericson 7, Walton 7, McDonald 4, Bailey 3, Bost 3
NORTH LINCOLN 63, ASHBROOK 40
North Lincoln 13 21 13 16 — 63
Ashbrook 11 8 5 16 — 40
NORTH LINCOLN 63 — Beckett Rinkus 14, Ty Chandler 11, Carter Abernethy 10, Ben Heavner 10, Whitener 9, Agee 6, Helms 3
Records: North Lincoln 3-1; Ashbrook 2-3
OLYMPIC 72, PORTER RIDGE 59
Olympic 26 13 18 15 — 72
Porter Ridge 12 11 22 14 — 59
OLYMPIC 72 — Eddie Cota 26, Jaden Hardnett 20, Glance Ross 13, Givens 2, Small 3, Kearny 3, Smiley 2, Gibbs 3
PORTER RIDGE 59 — Colton Johnson 12, Michai Cading 14, Osei 5, Elmore 9, Jalil McClain 16, Henriquez 3
PROVIDENCE DAY 63, RALEIGH RAVENSCROFT 51
Providence Day 14 14 13 22 — 63
Ravenscroft 7 12 13 19 — 51
PROVIDENCE DAY 63 — Columbus Parker 27, Zeke Battier 10, Scruitsky 9, Williams 8, Bradley 6, Haynes 3
RAVENSCROFT 51 — Hubbard 14, Moore 9, Nathani 9, Padger 8, Carroll 6, Diggs 5
Records: Providence Day 4-4; Ravenscroft 1-6
Notable: Providence Day’s Zeke Battier had 10 points and 11 rebounds. The Chargers play at Durham Academy at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
QUEEN’S GRANT 75, BONNIE CONE 42
Queen’s Grant 25 30 12 8 — 75
Bonnie Cone 15 5 9 13 — 42
QUEEN’S GRANT 75 — Preston Scott 15, Bobby Montgomery 11, Mekhi Allen 20, Chase Smith 13, McSweeney 2, DeBerry 4, White 7, Jackson 3
BONNIE CONE 42 — Kamran Nichols 19, Williams 5, Maltre 5, Newman 9, Bulton 4
SOUTH MECKLENBURG 83, LAKE WORTH (FL) 63
South Meck 20 21 25 17 — 83
Lake Worth 9 17 15 22 — 63
SOUTH MECK 83 — B. Houpt 30, J. Gatehouse 16, Davis 9, Foster 8
THE SCHEDULE
Saturday
Davidson Day Showcase (boys)
(at Davidson Day)
Elevation Prep vs. Gray Stone Day, noon
Christ the King vs. Sun Valley, 1:30 p.m.
Garinger vs. Bull City Prep, 3 p.m.
Davidson Day vs. Lake Norman, 4:30 p.m.
Freddy Johnson Showcase (boys)
(at Greensboro Day)
Cresset Christian vs. R.J. Reynolds, 1:30 P.M.
Burlington Christian vs. Bishop McGuinness, 3 p.m.
Cannon School vs. Calvary Day, 4:30 p.m.
Northwest Guilford vs. Forsyth Country Day, 6 p.m.
Concord Academy vs. Greensboro Day, 7:30 p.m.
Hub City Showcase (boys)
(at Spartanburg High)
Cane Bay vs. Fountain Inn, noon
Fort Mill vs. Boiling Springs, 1:30 p.m.
Independence vs. Byrnes, 3 p.m.
Indian Land vs. Spartanburg, 4:30 p.m.
Central Cabarrus vs. Dorman, 6 p.m.
Leon Brogden Hoopsfest (boys)
(at Wilmington Laney High)
Ashley vs. Cardinal Gibbons, 10 a.m.
Clayton vs. Trinity Christian, 11:30 a.m.
Green level vs. New Bern, 1 p.m.
Ben Smith vs. Lake Worth (FL), 2:30 p.m.
Hopewell vs. J.H. Rose, 4 p.m.
Harrells Christian vs. St. Petersburg (FL) Northside Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Myers Park vs. Laney, 7 p.m.
South Mecklenburg vs. New Hanover, 8:30 p.m.
Border Challenge
(at Clover, SC, High)
(games involving area teams)
(girls) Marvin Ridge vs. Great Falls (SC), noon
(girls) South Mecklenburg vs. South Pointe (SC), 6:30 p.m.
Nonconference
Carmel Christian at Asheville School (boys only), 3 p.m.
Carolina Day at Hickory Grove Christian (girls, 1:30 p.m.; boys, 3 p.m.)
Cary Academy at Charlotte Christian (girls, 11 a.m.; boys, 12:30 p.m.)
Cary Christian at Statesville Christian (girls, 2:30 p.m., boys, 4 p.m.)
Charlotte Country Day at Pisgah (girls only), 1 p.m.
Charlotte Latin at Ravenscroft School (girls, noon; boys, 1:30 p.m.)
Lincolnton at East Lincoln (girls, 1 p.m.; boys, 2:30 p.m.)
North Raleigh Christian at Covenant Day (girls, 12:30 p.m.; boys, 2 p.m.)
Providence Athletic (SC) at South Charlotte Thunder (girls, 4:30 p.m.; boys, 5:45 p.m.)
Providence Day at Durham Academy (girls, noon; boys, 1:30 p.m.)
South Point at North Buncombe (girls, 4:30 p.m.; boys, 6 p.m.)
Weddington vs. Knightdale (boys only), in Dexter Cooley Showcase at Wakefield High, 4 p.m.
This story was originally published December 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM.
